- Use up your whole Post-It Note, both sides
- Collect non-confidential papers in a paper tray- use for scraps, you can even make small notepads
- Bring your lunch- it takes some time and planning the night before (or morning of) but it’s quite simple and much cheaper than buying food
- Make eating lunch easy by keeping cutlery and other required materials (such as condiments etc.) at your desk or in the lunch room
- Only eat in conducive areas for healthy eating, don’t eat in the food court even if your work friends are, this can lead to temptation
- If you have to walk anywhere, whether that be within your office or outside, take the long way. A couple minutes of extra walking doesn’t disrupt your day, but allows you to enjoy some detox and brief exercise
- Have a cup which can hold both hot and cold beverages, which saves on the amount of items you need to buy, keep track of and wash
- Dump unwanted water from cups into plants, or outdoor bushes etc.
- Keep a small sweet snack in your desk out of sight, even locked up in a drawer for those dangerous 3:30pm sweet cravings. Pre-ration them into small amounts and commit to only eat one portion during a craving
- Drink lots of water! If your company doesn’t provide a filtered water system, buy a small cooler of your own to sit under or on your desk, alternatively you could use a Brita filtration jug
- Take the stairs when possible
- When you start to feel bored, unmotivated or restless take a walk around the office or outdoors
- Stay organized to prevent stress
- Only print what absolutely must be printed- most items can be emailed, faxed or spoken about
- Spend time with and eat with like minded people to avoid distractions and temptations
- Surround yourself with a positive and refreshing work space. Include pictures of people that matter, inspiration quotes if desired, plants, fan/heater, bright colours and comfort
What other suggestions can you add to this list?
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