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I'll answer first: One thing that I do that helps my work environment feel a little nicer is I have a stuffed Totoro on my desk, a nice-smelling candle, and a few tasty snacks in my drawer. I also very quietly play video game music or ambience to remind myself of my hobbies that I like ๐Ÿ˜Š

I just started this job, but I'm trying to make myself feel a bit more cozy, since the work can feel a bit heavy sometimes.

Curious what others do to make their environment a little nicer. :)

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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Oh man, I've been in my little office cubicle for like 2 years now and have slowly added things to make it almost as cozy as home. Here's what I've done:

  • Rice bag

  • A drawer full of basic self-care, hygiene things. E.g., a brush, ibuprofen, on-the-go toothbrushes, hair ties, etc.

  • String lights on the walls

  • Tiny fake plants, so I don't have to worry about keeping them alive, but they're still cute

  • My favorite coffee mug

  • A box full of ADHD fidget toys (for mind-numbingly boring meetings)

  • A phone charger

  • A phone stand so I can watch TV sometimes

  • A small end table for snacks and food

  • I brought in a few small dishes from home, like a plate, bowl, silverware, etc.

  • A cozy blanket

  • SO MANY pictures of my fur babies and husband to hang on my cuby walls

I think that's most of it? It'll be a bitch when I eventually move to another job, but for now it's a pretty great set up ๐Ÿ˜

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Ooh, these are all really good ideas! I may borrow some of these! :) Especially the string lights, fake plants, and blanket! That sounds so nice.

I should also get some little photos of loved ones that I can look at; that's another very good idea!

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Back when I actually worked in an office we used a hot desk, so that sort of thing was never an option.