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In my office, we make fun a priority. With summer upon us, even more, fun options present themselves. We have opportunities to have summer fun in and outside of the office. Research shows<\/a> that productivity improves an average of 12% among happy employees, so keep the fun coming in the office!<\/p>\n

We have compiled a list of nine super fun ways to bring summer fun to the office or outside with your team, whether large or small.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Summer Fun in the Office<\/span><\/h2>\n

1 – Office Luau<\/h3>\n

Office theme parties are a solid way to bring some fun into the office. Luaus, in particular, are an excellent way to both decorate your office and involve your team. Have your team wear their most Hawaiian attire to the office, have a potluck, or cater in lunch. Here in Portland, we have an awesome cultural scene that includes quite a few Hawaiian restaurant. Find your local Hawaiian restaurant, or distribute recipe ideas via email for your party. Have management bring in drinks and set up a cooler, or a kiddie pool filled with ice for a fun feel. Finish it off with tiki torches, grass skirts, and a flower lei. Check out this allyou.com<\/a> article about how to make low-cost luau decor.<\/p>\n

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2 – Office Yoga Parties<\/h3>\n

Summer is a great time to get in shape, and what better way to get in shape than taking a break from your work? At my office, we are in a communal area with no walls and plenty of natural light. Even if you don’t have these conveniences, though, there are plenty of ways to make your office a comfortable place to relax. Take a few minutes every couple of hours and lay out a yoga mat. Do some gentle stretching to loosen up and get away from your computer screens. Try a guided meditation if you don’t have the ability to stretch out. Even try some office chair Yoga stretches. Check out Entrepreneur’s article<\/a> about how to make Yoga into an office practice.<\/p>\n

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3 – Cook-offs or Potluck Contests<\/h3>\n

Some of the best office parties that I’ve ever been a part of were parties where we cooked our own food and brought it to the office. I remember an office party where we decorated a large conference room with sombreros, giant paper flowers, and vibrant tablecloths and had a salsa contest and potluck. Another office party was one held with a simple electric grill, an\u00a0assortment of cheeses, and a few crockpots of soup. Yet another still, we brought fixings for a nacho bar. If you opt for a contest, put out simple ballots, label dishes with a number, and have everyone taste and vote for their favorites. Check out Buzzfeed’s article for some yummy salsa recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Short Excursions to Bring on the Summer Fun<\/span><\/h2>\n

4\u00a0– Take your team out to lunch<\/h3>\n

Pick a restaurant within walking distance and take a short walk with your team to get there. Your walk is a great opportunity for team building.<\/p>\n