Decorate Your Space... Work Space That Is....

By Allison Sass

So, you finally landed your first full time position!

8:50 am: You walk up to the front desk at your company smiling ear to ear and explain that it's your first day on the job.

8:58 am Your boss takes you on a tour of the office space and you gush inwardly about how this is now YOUR office.

9:01 am: You wave to your new co-workers and flash that "first day" excited grin.

9:05 am: You are shown to your workspace where you will be spending 8 hours of your day Mon.-Fri. Whether it's a desk, cubicle, part of a table- you are ecstatic because it's YOURS.

9:25 am: The excitement wears off as you realize that you actually have to do work at this gray, bland, workspace you've been provided.

Don't fret- here's a few easy ways to personalize your workspace into your own inspiration station.

Colored Post-It Notes

It may seem childish, but color has a way of inspiring focus and making our days a little bit brighter. Jot down your ideas and daily tasks on your favorite color post-it and add a few bursts of color to your workspace!

A Plant

According to Planet Green.com spider plants, jade plants, and peace lilies are "un-killable" office plants that can add some green to your workspace.

Personalized Files

Daunting reports may seem more bearable when presented in a personalized file folder. While these files are colorful and fun, they are likely best used around your desk only. When presenting an idea to your supervisor utilize a more traditional file color.

Computer Background

If your new job requires you to spend lots of time in front of the computer screen, make it a screen you like looking at! Most computers offer free personalized options for backgrounds- so take advantage!