Just One of Those Mornings? How to Kick Your Brain Into Gear
We all have those mornings. You know the ones where gravity won’t let your eyes stay open, your back hurts, and nothing wants to go your way? Mondays are a typical culprit. You might show up to work every day ready to kick some serious butt, but today, it just isn’t happening.
So, what do you do besides complain and procrastinate your way through the day? Here are a few ideas to shift into the next gear and power through.
Coffee First
First things first, nothing gets done before coffee. Yeah, you can say that you want to cut back on your caffeine, but we all know that’s probably not going to happen. While you certainly don’t want to overdo it, if you had a long night and feel a little groggy, it might be because you haven’t funneled enough of that sweet (or bitter) bean juice into you. Whether you’re a latte lover or you like your coffee black and bold, get your morning boost before you start the day and see if that doesn’t perk you up. Bonus points if you have a sassy or funny coffee mug to drink from!
Find Fun and Joy in Small Ways Throughout the Day
It’s easy to get used to the mundane of working the same job and doing the same tasks every day. Try to find little moments of fun and joy in your everyday tasks. Whether that means decorating your desk with photos and colorful desk sets or finding time for a few harmless jokes at the office, insert joy when you can.
Besides that, don’t think of work as “work” and rather an opportunity to show off your skills. Take everything one step at a time and break down the big goals into easy five to ten-minute tasks. Next thing you know it’ll be lunch already!
You’re a Rockstar and Don’t You Forget It
You didn’t get where you are by accident. You have skills that someone is willing to give you money to perform. Remember that when you’re feeling down or having a rough morning. You deserve to be where you are because you work hard. Some days it can be hard to stay positive, which is why you might get into a funk. That’s totally okay! Take a sec to remind yourself of why you are here in the first place.
Maybe reminding yourself about your talents means breaking out the cute stationery and writing yourself a note. Do whatever you have to do to make you actually believe it and go from there.
Brush It Off and Try Again Tomorrow
If worst comes to worst and you can’t shake the funk, there’s always tomorrow. No matter how long it might seem, you really only have to plow through a few more hours, and then you’ll be back at home. Brush it off and don’t let it get to you. Just make sure you hit the hay earlier tonight, and you’ll be ready to make up for it in the morning!
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Self-Care Sunday is a Thing: How to Do It Right
How often do you spend a day just for yourself? No, those 30 seconds of deep breathing in the elevator aren’t enough! You wouldn’t want your mechanic to spend just 30 seconds tuning up your car, right? Well, your body and your mind need maintenance too. So you—yes, you—should spend more time on yourself. Even the most selfless people need to be selfish from time to time, and that’s what self-care Sunday is all about.
Yes, It’s Really All About You
Being “selfish” turns off a lot of people, and for the most part, that’s good! We never want to be seen as selfish, but a little dash of selfishness is necessary for self-care. Are you a nicer person to be around before or after your morning coffee? How about on 4 hours sleep versus 8 hours? You bring more to the table when you take care of yourself first. Give yourself permission to cut in line and put yourself first on Sunday. Monday morning you will thank Sunday you for it!
Take a Social Media Break
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are super fun for killing time, but they do just that: kill time. They can become stressful and waste time that you could be spending on yourself. Make the choice to be present in your alone time, even if you’re just watching TV. Try a one-day social media fast. Whether you use it to binge a show or get outside, you might find it good for the soul.
Do Something That Makes the Day Feel Worth It
How do you like to treat yourself? Whether that’s shopping for new cute bags or heading to the spa, make Sunday a you day. The goal is to feel as if you are a real, complete person at the end of the day. Get to know yourself a little bit better and focus on recovering from all the hard work you do during the week.
Get Moving
Find yourself rushing around to get a decent yoga sesh or workout in during the week? You’ve got all the time in the world on Sunday! There really isn’t any better feeling than sitting on the couch after a good workout. Even if you’re just going for a walk around the block, clear your head and let go of all those frustrations, office dramas, and anything else that gives you grief during the week. You’ll thank yourself later.
Write a Nice Note to Yourself
You say so many nice things to your friends and coworkers but when was the last time you said something nice to yourself? Break out a notepad, unzip those pencil pouches, and jot down the things you love about yourself. It might seem conceited in a Mean Girls sort of way, but it could be what you need to feel great and thankful for all of the love in your life. Write something to your future self, write something to your old self, or even your current self, but whichever one you write a message to, do it in style with cute stationery.
Prep for the Week
If Mondays legit scare the heck out of you, getting ready for the week can set you up for success. Rather than rushing around in the morning trying to find the right outfit, do it the night before. Make a list of your intentions for the week and the goals you’re striving to hit. Use a cute notebook or planner with colorful gel pens to keep you motivated. You’ll feel accomplished getting that all out of the way and you’ll be ready to crush it. If you let it stress you out, then Monday wins, and no one wants that.
About Talking Out of Turn
We all need life essentials like pens, totes, stationery, and baby cards for those surprise announcements. Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) has you covered! They put a fun lovin’ twist on these daily things that will make you the coolest busy bee in the office. They make most of their stuff in their Dallas workshop by hand, and you can tell they put their heart and soul into everything. Whether you want to add a splash of color to your desk or stand out on the weekend, check out their functional but sassy goodies.
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Win National Compliment Day with These Praise-Worthy Items
In a world where we’re so often defined by our differences, it’s important to remember the handful of universal truths that bind us: puppies are cute, going to bed without setting an alarm is bliss, free food is the best food, leaving work early is magnificent, and it’s awesome when your favorite song comes on the radio.
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who has something negative to say about these ties that bind.
Another universal truth: compliments. Compliments have this powerful, almost mystical effect on both the giver and the receiver. They can instill confidence, provide validation, build relationships, and go a long way toward improving someone’s mood.
Science says so too.
Researchers have found that compliments actually activate the striatum area of the brain (the area that regulates a range of cognitive functions, such as feelings of reward, motivation, and decision-making), and actually improve peoples’ performance.
They studied the effects of compliments on 48 adults who were asked to perform routine tasks such as typing on a keyboard. They found that the group that received personalized, individualized compliments performed better on the tests than those that did not. They concluded, “To the brain, receiving a compliment is as much a social reward as being rewarded money. We've been able to find scientific proof that a person performs better when they receive a social reward after completing an exercise.”
Fortunately for you, National Compliment Day is an actual holiday, and it’s right around the corner (let’s be honest, if National Cookie Day is a thing, there should definitely be a day celebrating compliments). So, come January 24, get ready to compliment everyone around you in the most flattering, and, of course, cutest way possible.
Cute Stationery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, and words speak straight from the heart, why not make sure your compliment comes through loud and clear by including both?
Talking Out Of Turn has tons of cute stationery and cards that combine pictures and words to deliver a compliment that packs the proverbial punch. With so many different messages and designs, you can deliver the perfect compliment to that exceptional coworker, lifelong bestie, or thoughtful significant other. What better way to compliment that co-worker who is always giving 100% than with a “Snailed It” or “High5!” card, or a simple note of recognition on a cute piece of stationery.
Or, if you’re always wondering how you scored such amazing friends or significant other, tell them why they’re so great with a cute card that says“I Lava You” (obviously paired with a lava lamp that will make any 90s child laugh).
Coffee Mugs
If you think every day is worthy of a compliment (and you should!) coffee mugs can convey your complimentary sentiments every day of the year. Morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, and days that end in ‘y’ are perfect opportunities to give a compliment to someone around you or send a little positivity to yourself! With messages adorning cute mugs like “Killin’ It!” “You Got This,” “Yes You Can,” and “Hello Lovely,” you and everyone around you will feel that little touch of encouragement to power on through the day.
If you’re looking to go above and beyond with your compliments, gift someone their own stationery or coffee mug so they can feel complimented every day of the week. Go out and purchase some cute bags and you will have yourself the perfect gift that will keep on complimenting.
About Talking Out of Turn
Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) is a group of artists, dreamers, and doers who create cute stationery, coffee mugs, desk sets, and cute tote bags with a personal, humorous touch. Based in Dallas, Texas, they design and produce most of their products in-house, with the goal of creating work that adds meaning to peoples’ daily lives.
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Embrace ‘National Clean Off Your Desk Day’ with These Organizational Hacks
As a prelude to the spring cleaning season, “National Clean Off Your Desk Day” falls on the second Monday of January each year. This holiday is actually one to rally around. There are so many reasons to have a cleaner, more organized desk and reclaim control of your workspace, ranging from increased productivity to privacy concerns.
Before even listing the reasons, it’s a simple, objective, and almost universal truth that your workspace speaks for you when you’re not there. So, keep that in mind when you leave your partially-consumed, special edition Pringles can and its residual crumbs strewn about your work area.
Okay, off of the soap box and on to the reasons for a clean, organized, uncluttered work space:
· You’ll look more professional.
· You’ll work more efficiently.
· You’ll have more room to actually work.
· You’ll feel more at peace than you would with a cluttered, chaotic desk.
· Sensitive or private information remains sensitive and private (this one is actually really important).
Celebrate this important holiday and get your work space organized with these useful, practical, and cute ideas.
Desk Sets
“A place for everything, everything in its place.” If it works for Benjamin Franklin it can work for you. Desk sets are a perfect way to designate a space for all of your office supplies and showcase the professional that you are. With areas for your pens, folders, reports, paperclips, staples, tape dispenser, and anything else you might acquire or use during the work day, you will know exactly where everything is with this useful organizational tool. The best desk sets will also come with pens or pencils. But let’s be honest: You can never have too many pencils, pens with cute sayings, or gel pens on hand—so stock up.
If you’re a queen (or king) organizer already, desk sets make a perfect gift for a high school grad going off to college, a friend who just got a new job, or, of course, that coworker, friend, or significant other who you know for certain is guilty of leaving their snacks, notepads, or anything else lying around.
Pencil Pouch
It may be years at this point since you’ve used a pencil pouch, but, as the old adage goes, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. A cute pencil pouch is a timeless way to organize and collect those small items that seem to scatter everywhere. A cute, transportable pouch for those pens, pencils, hair ties, lip balm, gum, etc., is a perfect way to keep these items all in one place and right where you need them.
Coffee Mugs
If you’re starting at organization 101, you might feel a little exhausted going through the mountains of paper, reports, binders, and other desktop items. Make sure you have a cup of coffee or tea on hand to give you that little energy boost you need and deserve after a long afternoon of organizing. And just remember, this organization will all pay off in the end when you can easily retrieve a much-needed document or just enjoy a more structured space.
If you’re already well into the advanced stages of organization, add a little humor to your beverage of choice with funny coffee mugs that deliver a few words of encouragement. With supportive, whimsical statements like “You Got this,” “Hello Lovely,” or even “Do You,” your mug can say just as much about you as your organized work space.
About Talking Out of Turn
Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) is a group of artists, dreamers, and doers who create cute stationery, coffee mugs, and desk sets with a personal, humorous touch. Based in Dallas, Texas, they design and produce most of their products in-house, with the goal of creating work that adds meaning to peoples’ daily lives.
Browse all of their products at Talkingoutofturn.com
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The Perfect Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
As we settle into the December holidays, you’re likely in full gift-giving mode. It can be stressful, though, to find a gift that is meaningful, affordable, sentimental,and practical (in other words: perfect).
Of course, the holidays aren’t just about presents. Time with family and friends, moments of reflection and atonement, and feelings of gratitude and compassion are far and away more important than receiving gifts.
But let’s not kid ourselves: Giving and receiving presents is fun.
This year, whether the Christmas tree and holiday stockings are the focal point of your December celebrations or you just enjoy a festive opportunity to celebrate the people in your life, follow this timeless gift guide to find the perfect stocking stuffers this season (or keep in mind for next year!).
Travel Bags and Totes
A key aspect of gift-giving is to buy the recipient something he or she may not buy for themselves. With that in mind, a quality and cute travel bag, tote, or makeup pouch is the perfect holiday present. Thoughtful, practical, sentimental, and cute (you’re welcome).
Whether you’re shopping for a beach lover, wanderlust, makeup enthusiast, or someone who is always on the go, cute bags make perfect holiday gifts.
Look for bags in cute deigns and colors, like geometric shapes, color blocking, glitter, ice cream, or the tropics. Better yet, look for bags that come as part of a collection, including a tote, makeup pouch, and other complementary items like matching stationery to get them several gifts they’re sure to love.
Pencil Pouches
For the student or ultra-organizer on your list, look for pencil pouches that will consolidate all of their odds and ends, such as hair ties, pencils, pens, gum, and even car keys.
A pencil pouch is a great way to organize and collect those small items that seem to scatter everywhere. A cute pencil pouch can help keep desks straight, keys accessible (especially in those large catch-all purses), and travel bags organized. Look for one with a fun tropic or indigo design to add some excitement or a pop of color or go bold and select a glittery pouch that will immediately catch the eye. Feel free to add in some pencils, pens with cute sayings, and gel pens to complete the gift.
Coffee Mugs
Coffee mugs are a popular, albeit common, gift idea because—let’s face it: they’re great. Versatile, affordable, customizable, and practical, what more could you want?
This holiday season look for mugs with cute and funny sayings so that special person on your list will think of you every time they use it. Not a hot beverage drinker? Find the same pithy statements on tumblers, glassware, or can koozies.
About Talking Out of Turn
Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) is a group of artists, dreamers, and doers who create cute stationery, baby cards, coffee mugs, and desk sets with a personal, humorous touch. Based in Dallas, Texas, they design and produce most of their products in-house, with the goal of creating work that adds meaning to peoples’ daily lives.
Browse all of their cute products at Talkingoutofturn.com
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