Work Space Decoration - Show Your Activist Side
December 11, 2007 | In Making A Diff. Lifestyle |
Did you ever think about how you decorate your work space could impact your influence on the world? I don’t mean just avoiding any hint of a picture that might get you slapped with a sexual harassment suit. Wouldn’t you get a different response if you posted pictures of you competing in a charity event instead of pictures of your last vacation?
We spend most of our day at our jobs, hanging out in our work space. How you decorate it says a lot about who you are. I suggest that we use our decorating style to send a clearer message about the kind of ways we make a difference in the world.
Of course, I’ve been guilty of hanging pictures of my husband, political messages, and lovely scenes of beaches. I’ve also hung my framed awards, diplomas, and certificates. But I no longer want to be defined by my academic achievements only. I want to be seen as someone who is an activist. Going forward, I’m going to approach my desk decoration style with an eye to showing activism. If you already have an established desk decoration style, I encourage you to rethink and make some changes, whether small or large, to send a clear message about your outlook.
Start with your calendar. Since we are coming up on the end of the year, this is a great time to be looking for a calendar for the new year. There are lots of calendars whose purchase contributes to a cause; why not purchase one of these?
Is there a particular cause you support? Why not get a button, sticker, or flyer and post that on your bulletin board? Are you going to be participating in a charity event? If so, do you already have a notice about it hanging at your desk? If not, then why not hang one?
Do you have pictures of family volunteering? Why not post these instead of the ones you have now? If you don’t have them now, look for an opportunity to take them in the future.
If you have pictures, you will get asked about them. So why not post a picture that starts a conversation about giving back? And it doesn’t have to be a picture of family. It could be a picture of someone who inspires you, or a place you want to volunteer. It can be a fun way to motivate you while also presenting an opportunity to talk about it to someone else.
Everyone who lives in cubicle land knows we need a way to cover up the boring walls. Even if you have your own office, I’m sure you want to add a personal touch. Why not take this chance to make your decorations do double duty and show more than just your taste in art or academic achievements?
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