Sitting correctly in your office chair will keep you productive and efficient in the workplace. On the flip side, poor posture habits can cause health problems and a lot of pain. In this article I'll address 5 key signs that signal it's time for a sit switch. In addition, I'll provide tips and remedies for all of the bad habits discussed to have you back at your best in no time. 1. Pain Are … [Read more...]
An Update to Liz’s Cubicle Consult
I recently received an email from a reader whom I assisted with a cubicle consult after she contacted me a while back. This article detailed the whole scenario from the original emails to the final images of her transformed office. Her name is Liz and she recently sent me some images of her new office after she received her promotion. Obviously she is using some of the techniques that she … [Read more...]
Tips – Organizing a Modern Cubicle with Low Walls
There has certainly been a shift in the construction of cubicles over the years. Lately there have been many cubicles that are built with low walls in an effort to supposedly allow coworkers to communicate more easily. I’m also pretty sure it saves money for the companies due to the fact that there is less material to build the cubicles. I'm also not totally convinced that the real … [Read more...]
A Cubicle Consult Leads to a Cubicle Cleansing
One of the most gratifying aspects of running this site CubicleBliss.com is that I get to share my expertise with others who ask for my help. I recently assisted a reader with organizing her cubicle. Further down in the article are the actual emails that were shared but here is a quick synopsis that my reader - Liz, recently sent to me breaking down the consult. (Don't miss the before and after … [Read more...]
Cubicle Décor Tips – Create an Ivy Cubicle Wall
I’m sure you have seen a wall of ivy on the side of a statuesque political or educational building before and found it fascinating. Well, I surely have and always found it interesting how the ivy climbs up the wall of the building and basically becomes the texture of the building. Well, I was walking into work the other day bright and early as I typically do and saw the outside of a cubicle … [Read more...]
Cubicle Sharing – The Benefits and Drawbacks
One of the best things about running this website is having the opportunity to communicate with others who live in Cubicle Nation on a day-to-day basis. Well, recently I got contacted via my Contact Me page by a fellow cubicle dweller but this was no ordinary Cubicle Nation worker. Her name is Lesley but her working environment is a little bit different than mine in that it involves cubicle … [Read more...]
Cubicle Hangers – Check out my Top 5
Having spent most of my professional working career within the confines of a cubicle, I think I have a little bit of experience when it comes to the best ways to hang anything from a cubicle wall. This article will delve into what I feel are the Top 5 cubicle hangers to fulfill your cubicle hanging needs. Believe me, this is not a comprehensive list of all of the tools or products that you can … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips for the Office
Spring is here! If you live in the Northeast US, you certainly felt the severity of this past winter and it’s oh so nice to welcome the good weather. My wife and I have been able to start our spring cleaning in our yard and in the house and it just feels really good to open up the windows and doors and to spend some quality time enjoying the outdoors. We actually moved to our house in … [Read more...]
Cubicle Décor Tips – Frame your Workspace
Cubicle décor means a lot to members of cubicle nation. I know this because my group board on Pinterest with exactly that name, Cubicle Nation, is filled with pins depicting ways to upgrade your office space. I also have another board called Cubicle Décor that is filled with more office décor images and tips. This particular tip describes a very simple way to add some personal flair to your … [Read more...]
Tips – Create a Coffee and Tea Corner in your Office Cubicle
As you know, if you've been reading any of my articles, I try to make my cubicle as homey as possible. This article, in particular, really hit home (no pun intended) the creed that in order to really love your workspace it helps to have it feel like home. I know that it works for me but I’ve seen others in my company that have probably the most generic cubicles I have ever seen with no signs of … [Read more...]