Working in a Cube Farm: A 10 Step Guide to Surviving Your Cubicle

In today's vastly expanding technological age, there are more and more businesses that operate from little square cubicles. Human beings just are not meant to sit in a cube and stare at a screen all day. Here are 10 ways to make your cube a better place to be…

1. Bring a small potted plant from home. Tie a brightly colored bow around the pot to add a bit of sparkle to your drab cube.
2. Bring a favorite photo. It could be of anything; your family, your pet, your favorite vacation spot. Frame it and set it on your desk. This will give you something to look at other than your cube walls.
3. Change your mouse pad. Take that old dingy company-issued one and replace it with a fun one.
4. If you are allowed to listen to headphones while you work, bring a portable CD player and a few of your favorite CD's to listen to. I find this is a great way to pass the time.
5. Bring a personal calendar to hang on your wall. You will have a different view each month.
6. Bring a small desk calendar with funny sayings on it that you can change every day.
7. Use colorful pens to write with. It helps to break the monotony.
8. Leave your cube during your breaks and lunch. Go outside if the weather permits and get some fresh air. It helps to wake you up and recharge your brain for the rest of the afternoon.
9. Bring something healthy to snack on. Grapes, carrot sticks or sunflower seeds are a great, low fat snack and they help occupy your time.
10. Change things up occasionally. Rearrange your desk items. Leaving everything in one place all the time gets boring. Try moving the things on the right side over to the left side, and visa versa. Don't be afraid to change things up!