How to Bring a Positive Vibe to Your Workspace January is the month where we pause and reflect on what we want to work towards for a promising new year. We make resolutions and refocus on our goals. We buy into thinking about what we need or should be doing to enrich our lives. Yes, health and happiness are key, but if you want to start on your wellness journey, it’s important to surround yourself with positivity. A positive mindset will help give you hope, encouragement and ward off imposture syndrome. Positivity starts with being gentle on yourself. It’s easy to get frustrated or upset when receiving a pass on your manuscript. If writing or creating art is truly your passion, remind yourself these are steps toward success. Keep going, learn more about the genre or art you’re creating, try again, and don’t give up. Carving out time for your muse can be tricky, but it’s possible when you put your mind to it. Finding your space, whether it’s a coffee shop, a restaurant patio, or at home, surrounding yourself with inspiration will fuel your mind. If writing at home is where you find the time to write, creating a welcoming environment for yourself, is the first step to productivity. Whether you're writing at the kitchen table, in a converted closet, or have a room dedicated to your muse, it’s important to clear your space and claim it as your own. If your writing space has lost its inspiration, it’s time to change it. Surrounding yourself with personal things that support a positive mindset will help you get into the groove. You don’t have to paint or buy new furniture to reap the benefits. Making a vision board or using a special notebook for ideas are mood boosters. If you're looking for ways to up your creativity, here are five ways to get you there. Declutter It’s easier said than done, but it's a good start. Look around you. Does everything on your desk need to be there? What purpose does it serve? Studies show that a clean desk space boosts mental health and productivity. If you need help with this task and want to learn more, you can check out maurathomas.com/cluttered-desk/ for an interesting take on the science behind decluttering. If you have a home office, take time to reorganize. Clean the bookshelf, shred paper, sort through pens without ink, dust trinkets, and lose things without purpose. Scents There’s nothing like stepping into a room with a vigorous or calming scent. Candles, potpourri and defusers are a wonderful way to add scents to any space. If you want to enhance performance and energy levels, select scents such as citrus, (lemon and grapefruit), eucalyptus, or jasmine. Reference: https://www.aromadesigners.com/top-5-best-fragrances-for-the-office/#:~:text=Fragrances%20such%20as%20lemon%2C%20eucalyptus,overall%20quality%20of%20your%20work. Colour A pop of colour can freshen up any mood. If you have an office space, pick a colour that makes your heart happy. It’s okay to be bold if it gets your mind into your creativity. A feature wall is a great accent to bring out your personality. Whether it’s colour or pictures, the space is yours and it should get you coming back to write. If you’re looking for an elaborate design, check out romance author, Heatherly Bell's new feature wall in her office. It’s stunning. https://www.instagram.com/heatherly.bell/ Decor If you’ve had the same decor sitting on your shelves, try switching things around. Add a plant, change your photos, and a new memento. Whatever it is, make your writing view a place you want to surround yourself in. If your office is the kitchen table, give yourself a view by adding flowers in a vase, place an inspiring quote where you can see it, or place framed photographs beside your computer. It doesn’t matter where you write, make it your own. Music
If you want to be inspired by your characters and story, you can listen to music while you create. Some authors make a playlist for inspiration and to experience the tone of their story. Another option is playing instrumental music or using a sound machine for white noise. Artists love their creative time and where ever you choose to embrace your muse, it's about enjoying the process. By creating an inspiring space for YOU will not only boost a positive mindset, but you'll be productive and well. Find what works for you. Happy creating! Comment and tell me what brings you positivity to your workspace.
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