Summer is right around the corner and with it comes warmer temps, sunny days and plenty of things that you'd rather be doing. While the weather can be a much needed mood boost after the dreary cold of winter it can also be very distracting for you and your employees. So how do you stay focused on work when it's so beautiful outside? Keep reading for some tips to help you and your staff stay on task.
- Make time to enjoy the sun. Working too hard can lead to burnout and depression if you start to feel like you are depriving yourself. Take a walk during your break or lunch hour. The fresh air and sunshine will refresh you so that you can be more productive for the rest of the day. Enjoy your weekends. There may always be work that you could catch up on but pushing yourself too hard will actually be detrimental to your tasks, in both quantity and quality.
- Treat yourself. Summer fun is about more than just the weather. Treating yourself to a traditional summer treat can provide a huge lift in your day. Fresh strawberries, ice cream, a popsicle - whatever tastes like summer to you.
- Let the sun shine in. If you have a window near your workspace open the blinds so that sun can shine in. Natural light is a great pick me up.
- Dress for summer. Don't discount the positive effect that slight wardrobe changes can provide. Always adhere to the company dress code but look for ways to incorporate summer into your work wear. If sundresses, polos and flip flops won't fly, opt for bright, fun summer colors. Sometimes the smallest changes can have a big impact.
- Change up your tchotchkes. Most people find ways to personalize their workspaces. Often it's a fix it and forget it situation that we don't give much thought once we've settled in. We might haphazardly add things now and then but we don't put much thought into it. Adding some summery accents can brighten your mood and give you a way to escape for a few minutes without stepping away from your desk.
- Stick to a schedule. It stays light later so don't count on the sunset to signal that it's time to call it a day. If you leave work at your normal time you'll be able to enjoy the weather a bit before it gets dark.
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