Let’s face it, sometimes working in an office can be trying, no matter how exciting your job. Doing or arranging something out of the ordinary can be a boost to morale and productivity. So we’ve put our heads together here at Wakefield Business Centres and devised 5 ways to turn your Mundane Monday to Motivated Monday. (Any day is optional, but Monday is ideal.)

1. Bring a plant to work day
Plants can play a big role in the office environment. They can reduce stress, create cleaner air to breathe and make the office look a little friendlier. Try adding a cactus, Ivy plant or a peace lily.

2. Arrange a charity coffee morning
There are plenty of these around and various charities provide kits to help you promote the event. Introduce a ‘bake-off’ and a competition between your colleagues – watch how competitive everyone gets! And of course it’s all for a good cause.

3. Have a dress down (or dress up) day
Select a day when you’re not expecting important visitors and have a dress down (or up) day. You can do this for charity or maybe start your own social fund for future events. Clear it with the boss first!

4. Create a playlist
If you’re allowed music in the office, why not create an office playlist? Everyone chooses 2 or 3 tracks and you play it throughout a certain day – perhaps if you’re all achieved targets or productivity levels?

5. Stay Active
It can be so easy to stay sat down for 8 hours a day so get up out of your seat on your lunch hour and go for a walk. Natural light is also important for a sense of wellbeing. Perhaps even set aside a corner of the office for group exercise.

At Wakefield Business Centres, all of our offices are within 5 minutes’ walk of a city centre and green space as well as our offices providing natural daylight. To find out more contact the team today.