14 ways to survive summer when you’re at work!
When “summer” eventually graces us with its warm presence, it’s important that we lap up everything it has to offer. Especially as it normally lasts for approximately one day – and that day is guaranteed to be when you’re at work.
Sitting at your desk eyes glued to the clock with beer-garden envy, cheek pressed against the heated window pane pining for freedom as the sun beams down on the outside world, is not the correct way to make the most of your summer.
As such, take a look at these 14 summer office tips so that you can make the most of those sunny days when you’re stuck inside working…
1) Take meetings outside – A little fresh air can give you fresh ideas, so whether you have time to pop over to the local park or simply perch on a bench outside, just make sure you’re catching some of that Vitamin D.
2) Go out for lunch. Have a treat day and go out for your favourite lunch – whether it’s fast food or a gourmet meal, it doesn’t matter, but the venue gets bonus points for outdoor seating in the sun.
3) Ice lollies in the freezer – Keep your favorite ice-creams or lollies in the freezer for when the office is getting a tad warm and you need a midday pick me up.
4) Cycle into work – If you’re into that physical activity malarkey you could leave the car at home and hop on your bike! Or you could just get in the car and put all of the windows down – but it’s totally up to you.
5) Make the ultimate summer playlist – Get your old summer office anthems together that remind you of past holidays or good times spent with friends, the perfect thing to give you a little mood boost when stuck in an infuriatingly long sunny commute home.
6) Infuse your water – Keeping hydrated is important at work, it can help you concentrate and relieve tiredness so why not jazz up your water! You will benefit from getting vitamins from the fruit with little to no calories. Experiment with different fruits and beat your water blues.
7) Do something for charity – Get your team or whole office together and do a good hearted act for charity, there are plenty of fun ways to raise money and awareness for your chosen charity plus you’ll feel fantastic for contributing to a great cause.
8) Flowers on your desk – Nothing will brighten up you desk like a little vase of fresh flowers and why not give it a little spring clean? Grab some anti-bac wipes and freshen up. Tidy desk, tidy mind!
9) Office sports day – What better way to get everyone outside enjoying some fresh air than with a good old fashioned sports day? Grab your egg & spoon, an old sack and look out for a spot of sunshine for a tremendous day of team bonding!
10) Special shirt Fridays – Have a little ‘preekend’ fun with this summer office tip. Here’s your chance to wear the most hideous shirt in your wardrobe, just rock up in anything that’s an eye sore! Hawaiian shirts are always a winner.
11) Office BBQ – Post work barbecue is always an excellent idea! A burger and a beer after work, what more could you ask for? Enjoy some down time with your work colleagues.
12) Get the beers in – At home we mean. Make sure your fridge is stocked up with a selection of chilled beverages for a post work drink on the pleasant evenings when you can sit outside and indulge in a chilled bevvy.
13) Early Dart Fridays – Collect everyone’s name in a pot and over the 12 weeks of summer pull a name out and who ever is the chosen one can leave 1 hour early. Happy Friday!
14) Enjoy it – Ok so you’d rather be outside right now, and all the summer office tips we could suggest might not change that, but chances are the sunny serotonin buzz is putting everyone in your workplace in strangely good mood.
