{"id":13893,"date":"2023-09-08T16:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/inzichten\/how-to-clear-your-mind-at-work-5-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:11:31","slug":"how-to-clear-your-mind-at-work-5-tips","status":"publish","type":"inzichten","link":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/inzichten\/how-to-clear-your-mind-at-work-5-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clear your mind at work: 5 tips."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Going to the office today is a completely different experience than it was ten years ago. Employers no longer focus solely on productivity but also pay the necessary attention to creativity and relaxation. After all, an employee who feels good in their own skin always performs better. This approach is also reflected in office design. More and more companies are providing a relaxation area to recharge the batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 5 interior design tips from our Design team that will capture the imagination:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1. Create your own universe <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A relaxation area is something you should take literally. Your staff does not come there to work, but to relax. As long as the environment looks too much like a classic work environment, no one will be able to make that mental switch. It is therefore a must to provide a separate zone for the relaxation area, whether or not it is closed off from the open space. Ensure the necessary contrasts with the rest of your office. Choose different colors (bright shades, why not?) and provide an eye-catcher: a foosball table, a cozy seating area… This creates a very unique look and feel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2. Consider the acoustics <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Things can get noisy in a relaxation area. Just think of the heroic ping-pong duels or the amusingly told holiday anecdotes. In the relaxation area itself, this is of course not a problem, but in the meantime, the peace in the work environment must be respected. By using sound-absorbing materials, it is fortunately perfectly possible to acoustically separate the relaxation area. Acoustic panels are also excellent for this purpose. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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3. Opt for custom work <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The choice of furniture is very important in a relaxation area. Here too, deviation is the norm. Why not install a contemporary bar with matching stools? Or a large round table? Another recommendation: comfortable armchairs or other cozy seating that allows you to forget daily worries for a moment. Do you want to be sure of a harmonious whole where everything fits the picture? Then it is best to go for custom-made solutions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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4. Ambient lighting: for a perfectly cozy relaxation area <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The importance of the right lighting in office design is often underestimated. However, lighting has a decisive influence on every living space, whether it is your own living room or the relaxation area at the office. Tip: choose catchy ambient lighting that radiates both coziness and atmosphere. This way, every employee feels right at home! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5. Outdoor spaces are also eligible <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A relaxation area is not limited to the space within the four office walls. Comfortably furnished outdoor spaces are also ideal for unwinding. No idea how to approach the design of a terrace or other outdoor space? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13894,"parent":0,"template":"","inzichten-category":[378],"class_list":["post-13893","inzichten","type-inzichten","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","inzichten-category-inspiration"],"acf":[],"mb":[],"mfb_rest_fields":["title"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/inzichten\/13893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/inzichten"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/inzichten"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"inzichten-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pga.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/inzichten-category?post=13893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}