Now that it’s March, I’m dreaming of spring – chambray shirts, rosé, the smell of snowmelt, and spring cleaning. As a somewhat messy person, spring cleaning is deeply satisfying to me – a chance to start over, to purge, to try new things, and, of course, a chance to evaluate or update the decor in my space.

Oftentimes, we think of spring cleaning as a thing we do at home, but if you spend roughly one third of your week at work, it’s nice to take a little time to spring clean your desk, too! Not only will it help you purge the unnecessary stuff that’s piling up (do you really still need that notebook you filled up two years ago?) but it will give you a chance to make your desk space your own.

{RELATED POST: How to Decorate Your Dorm or Apartment Desk Space So You’ll Actually Want to Spend Time There}

Whether you work from home, you have a cubicle, or you’re working in an open-office concept, it can feel like your space is impersonal. And while there’s not much you can do about your cubicle walls, there are a couple of things you can lean on to personalize your desk at work. You may not have that corner office yet, but you can sure as heck make your little space boss.

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Inspirational Art Print

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When I first starting working full time, I splurged a little and bought myself a print of the v famous Parks and Rec quote, “Work a little so you can ball a lot” to hang at my desk. On the tough days, looking at that quote reminded me to work hard and work through the tough stuff, but also to remember that work isn’t the only thing.

What I love about little art prints like this is that they rarely are over $30 (unless you are buying a huuuuge print), and they give you a chance to really show off your personality and what inspires you. On websites like Etsy and Society6 you can find basically any quote under the sun, but just in case, you can often get custom quotes made as well. Just make sure that, if you’re working in an office, your quote is profanity-free and work-appropriate!