{"id":301,"date":"2018-04-25T15:58:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T19:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=301"},"modified":"2018-04-25T15:58:30","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T19:58:30","slug":"3-surprising-ways-desktop-wallpapers-can-boost-your-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/3-surprising-ways-desktop-wallpapers-can-boost-your-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Surprising Ways Desktop Wallpapers Can Boost Your Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

An inspiring desktop wallpaper can boost your productivity and performance. Need more proof? Here are three surprising ways you’ll benefit from a wallpaper!<\/b><\/h4>\n

Did you know that the average American wastes <\/span>over 5 hours a week<\/span><\/a> searching for documents or missing information? That’s over 30 days worth of wasted work every year!<\/span><\/p>\n

Having an unorganized computer screen and workspace is the first step to getting more done during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t let a bad desktop wallpaper stand in the way of your best work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for 3 ways your desktop wallpaper can boost your productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Wallpapers Can Inspire<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are a few inspiring wallpapers to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

Nature Scenes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Having a beautiful outdoor vista visible at all times during your day in the concrete jungle can feel like a breath of fresh air.<\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers<\/span><\/a> at the University of Michigan found that students who took a short break walking through a nature-filled arboretum tested higher than those who walked down a city street.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might not have time for or access to a nature walk, but adding a nature scene to your wallpaper can definitely start you off right.<\/span><\/p>\n

For some, a beach scene will relax and inspire you. For others, a mountain or forest scene will provide some extra focus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Travel Photos<\/b><\/h3>\n

Studies<\/span><\/a> have shown that employees who use their vacation time are more productive at work. Why not channel a little of that productive energy into your everyday work life.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might choose an image of a place you’ve been to and loved (you could even use a photo you’ve taken). This will transport you to a positive mindset.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or perhaps you could use a photo of a place you want to visit. This could motivate you to work your hardest so you can go on a well-earned vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Either way, choose a destination that helps you to power through those long days!<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Your Desktop Wallpaper Can Be Your Own<\/b><\/h2>\n

Using a customized wallpaper can help you feel more comfortable in your workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a custom <\/span>computer wallpaper<\/span><\/a> for free using your favorite colors and some text from one of these categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Motivational Quotes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Is there a business guru, entrepreneur, or influencer who has inspired your work? Find a quote that speaks to you. You’ll have to read their words every time you make your way to that tempting solitaire game. It might make staying focused and motivated easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-Affirmations<\/b><\/h3>\n

It’s not news that self-affirmations promote a healthier self-image and direction. Confidence is key to productivity. Replace the motivational quote with a few self-affirmations to increase your confidence throughout the workday.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 They Can Help You Declutter<\/b><\/h2>\n

You can use a desktop wallpaper with divided sections to organize apps\/programs, folders, and documents. Whether you have colored quadrants or linear sections using a categorized wallpaper can help you declutter your desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n

That way you can spend less time looking and more time working.<\/span><\/p>\n

See our blog post on <\/span> for more tips on decluttering and increasing productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember This<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whatever you decide to do, it’s time to nix the boring background and optimize your space with a custom desktop wallpaper!<\/span><\/p>\n

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An inspiring desktop wallpaper can boost your productivity and performance. Need more proof? Here are three surprising ways you’ll benefit from a wallpaper! Did you know that the average American wastes over 5 hours a week searching for documents or missing information? That’s over 30 days worth of wasted work every year! Having an unorganized […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":303,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301\/revisions\/303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}