Not sure that you should begin renovating? Here are seven signs to consider as a definite call to action.
If your workspace has not been updated in over 10 years. That’s right. There are some people who have not touched, added, moved, or dusted their workspace in over 10 years! Imagine what a fresh coat of paint or new carpet could do for their workspace and their work life. Recreating outdated spaces is a game changer in starting the renovation process.
Your workspace color scheme is dated. Your office wall color is burgundy or green – yep green, you might be a candidate for a nice new color scheme for your office. Stop by Lowes, Sherwin Williams or your local hardware store and start by picking out a few neutral paint color collections to get you started. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders for a workspace. It can also highlight dirty, old flooring.
You have the budget. If you are fortunate enough to have the budget to renovate your workspace, you are, first of all, revered among the millions of professionals who do not have this freedom to create. Secondly, you can capitalize on your added value to your organization by initiating renovation in your own space. Movement ignites more movement so do not be surprised if others start hopping on board to your momentum train and begin to add their own spark of renovation in their respective spaces.
Your workspace has turned sterile and you could use a creative boost. You have the power daily to take inventory on what is adding to your best self. When you find that you do not enjoy your workspace and want to revive your excitement about your career, start by imagining all the possibilities for that space. Next, brainstorm them and create a blueprint on how you can begin the process. Research or visit a building similar to your ideas and concepts. Allow yourself to enjoy the journey of reviving participating in your own solution.
It’s a directive from upper management. Your boss just told you to clean up your act! By act he or she meant every aspect of you as it relates to your work ethic and workspace. Although directives can tend to be intimidating and sap the life out of the ‘fun’ of creativity, never mind that and make it your mission to renovate your space as a significant challenge or opportunity given especially to you to simply evolve.
You need functionality. I cannot emphasize functionality enough as it is a ‘founding father’ of sorts in the essence of workspace and society. Every system, in any organization, whether big or small, operates on the method of functionality. Your workspace is reflective of how you function. Whether you are organized, messy or claim organized chaos as your method of functioning, it can all use evaluation and redefining at some point in your career especially if you desire to reach the next level of leadership.
Just because. This is my absolute favorite reason. It was once said that ‘Discipline is doing what needs to be done without being forced to do it.’ Who says you need a reason to transform at a moment’s notice? After all, there are no rules to your own method of jumping into what you know best. Discipline. You make the rules. Now, go confidently with them in tow to design the workspace of your dreams and greatest expression of you.
