{"id":30815,"date":"2018-05-10T21:39:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T01:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=30815"},"modified":"2023-09-09T18:22:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T22:22:11","slug":"6-tips-staying-upbeat-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/6-tips-staying-upbeat-office\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Staying Upbeat in the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working in an office can be both the best and worst experience. Whether there\u2019s drama, high-stress, mind-numbingly slow days, or office meetings, you can see the full spectrum of emotion come out in one day.<\/p>\n<p>But what about those days that are just terribly tough? How do you go through them without going mad, and how can you help them end on a positive note? Before you get to your last nerve, try one or more of the following so you can conquer the day!<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Haven<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/290158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30821 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/6-Tips-for-Designing-the-Perfect-Workspace.jpeg\" alt=\"6 Tips for Designing the Perfect Workspace\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/350;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>6 Tips for Designing the Perfect Workspace<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Do you feel comfortable in your workspace? Does it feel like it\u2019s actually yours, an extension of you? Filling your workspace with photos, quotes, and trinkets will give you a feeling of being at home. Rather than seeing yourself in foreign territory, you\u2019ll be able to relax and be at peace amongst items of your own choosing.<\/p>\n<h3>Call on the Cavalry<\/h3>\n<p>A brother in arms can help you out with encouragement, giggles, and distractions. Hopefully, you have a friend in the office that do at least one of those things. Having a teammate close by can be super helpful when you\u2019re stressed about a project or need to clear your mind for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a buddy nearby to turn to, start doing what you can to make a new friend (or friends) in the office. And it never hurts to have someone outside the office on speed dial either.<\/p>\n<h3>Bring Humor into Your Space<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/marissa-levin\/science-shows-why-laughter-is-your-company-culture.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30820 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/science-shows-why-laughter-is-your-company-culture.jpg\" alt=\"science-shows-why-laughter-is-your-company-culture\" width=\"970\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/science-shows-why-laughter-is-your-company-culture.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/science-shows-why-laughter-is-your-company-culture-768x356.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 970px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 970\/450;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>The 1 Trait to Look for in Hiring New Employees (It&#8217;s Pretty Funny and Most Companies Overlook It)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This one is all about giving your mind a break. Whether you love comic strips or memes, podcasts or video clips, you can spend a few moments on your own or with your coworkers to separate yourself from your workload and laugh instead.<\/p>\n<h3>Take a Break and&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>listen to music &#8211; <i>Change it up if you\u2019ve had something playing all day.<\/i><\/li>\n<li>get moving &#8211; <i>Keep <\/i><i>back pain<\/i><i> at bay by going for a walk or having a mini contest with your coworkers running in place.<\/i><\/li>\n<li>read &#8211; <i>Bring a book, catch up on current events, or research something you\u2019re interested in.<\/i><\/li>\n<li>start planning &#8211; <i>Reward yourself with an awesome trip or dinner at a new restaurant.<\/i><\/li>\n<li>do absolutely nothing &#8211; <i>It\u2019s okay to lean back in your chair and close your eyes or stare at the ceiling.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Forget Yourself for One Minute<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/how-you-can-learn-to-finally-really-relax-1548045887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30819 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/how-you-can-learn-to-finally-really-relax.jpg\" alt=\"how-you-can-learn-to-finally-really-relax\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 636px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 636\/358;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>How You Can Learn to Finally, Really Relax<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you can\u2019t take it anymore, time yourself for one minute. In that one minute, you\u2019re not allowed to talk about, think about, or do your own work.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you\u2019re going to leave your workspace and do something for someone else in your office&#8211;but be quick, it\u2019s only a minute! Fill their coffee cup, stick a kind note on their desk, or help them resolve a problem. Whatever it is, allow yourself to be free of your stressful projects and be generous towards someone else.<\/p>\n<h3>When in Doubt, Grab a Coffee<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.usejournal.com\/10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome-e176969c5be0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30818 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/10-scientific-reasons-drinking-coffee-makes-you-more-awesome.jpeg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>10 Scientific Reasons Drinking Coffee Makes You More Awesome<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That, or a few treats you absolutely love. Try to keep any junk food and coffee balanced with water and fruits or vegetables; but sometimes you just need to double up on fuel. Whether they\u2019re guilty pleasures or your favorite feel-good snacks, a quick taste of something that makes you happy can give you the positive boost you need to finish out the day strong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working in an office can be both the best and worst experience. 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