Goal for the Day: Dress Your Desk

Most of us spend the majority of our lives working. For many of us, that time is spent sitting at a desk. While some offices have very strict policies about placing personal items in the workspace, you can, no doubt, bring something small from home to liven up your environment a little bit.


Even the smallest reminder of something that you enjoy, something that makes you feel at-home, will brighten your day and, in turn, brighten the days of your coworkers. A photo, a paperweight, a favorite letter opener, even a plant—anything that makes you feel better is all you need to have around you.

Of course, if you work from home as I do, the sky’s the limit as far as what you can do to place objects around you that will bring you cheer as you work. Even if you work in a field where you don’t have a desk, a photo in your locker or in your truck, will put a smile on your face. No matter what, you should be happy in your work and make sure that the place where you spend the bulk of your time offers you something to feed your spirit.