12 Ways to Bring Summer Into the Office

12 Ways to Bring Summer Into the Office Summer is almost here;  the days  are getting warmer and longer, and flip flops are making their yearly comeback.    If youre stuck in the office with no sign of the beach (apart from your computer desktop image), then youll need to find some other ways of bringing  summer into the office. Here are 12 simple  ways to do just that: 1. Ice cream break! Swap the boozy happy hour for a team ice cream outing. Ice cream makes everyone happy. .@360LiveMedia surprised the @NRFnews office with an Ice Cream Party today! #360Love #HappyFriday pic.twitter.com/6XrZ0YV98L NRF Foundation (@NRFFoundation) April 29, 2016 2. Plan a team BBQ First of Many Barbecues today here at the South Coast office. Glorious sunshine on the Marina! #BBQ pic.twitter.com/aTalIjSuN3 Alliants Elevating the Guest Experience (@alliants) May 6, 2016 3. Alfresco Working Why not swap your desk for an outside working area? https://twitter.com/DurhamSUdev/status/728262113983115264 4. Change up the commute Cycle, walk or even scooter to work in the sun to avoid  cramped and sweaty public transport! https://twitter.com/respectsbiebers/status/728111744862715904 5. Water liquids.. stay hydrated Make sure to stay hydrated in the warmer months. View this post on Instagram Feed me Seymour! #raceday #rituals #allthedrinks A post shared by Breezer Marieezer (@breezerm) on May 7, 2016 at 3:31am PDT 6. Start earlier, leave earlier Why not get to the office early so you can leave a little earlier than usual to catch the last of the sun? Best choice I made today was leaving the office early to come sunbathe in the garden! #tanning #sun ?????? Claire Amelia (@claireamelia24) May 19, 2014 7. Stock the fridge Drinks, yogurts, fruit and snacks will keep you motivated when the suns out! View this post on Instagram Faire les courses après un body pump le ventre videpas une bonne idée ?? #home #montreuil #aftergym #bodypump #nopainnogain #cmgsport #cmgpalaisroyal #supercoach #courses #groceryshopping #fullfridge A post shared by Leachim Eties (@mikel_bzh.pl) on May 7, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT 8. Sports days arent just for school kids! Why not organise an office sports day to get your team out and energised? Weve been raising money for @sportrelief in the office today by holding our very own sports day! #SportRelief pic.twitter.com/B4TqJz2gJB True Telecom (@TrueTelecom) March 18, 2016 9. Brighten up the office with flowers View this post on Instagram Flower donations to RC are always welcome to spruce up the office ??????????????????. Some old dudes are just wayyy cooler than others #freeflowers #rogerscinema #office #officeflowers #officedecor #kindnessiscool #badassolddude #iloveit A post shared by Tricia Burda (@tburd3) on May 8, 2016 at 9:51pm PDT 10. Get the fans blasting and the windows open Theres nothing worse than a stagnant office, so get some air circulation going to keep things fresh, and you all pepped up. I refuse to turn on the air conditioner yet. Fans on windows open it is! Reminds me of the 90s. ?? Sammie Stroud (@sammie_stroud) April 26, 2016 11. Hawaiian Shirt Day Turn every Friday into Hawaiian Shirt Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBGFoN3ypGc/ 12. Get the summer tunes blasting Swap the regular radio station for a carefully selected playlist of chilled, summer  songs. https://play.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/103Zi2NG06F9qimASDrszv Have you got any other ways to bring summer into the workplace? Let us know in the comments below. Main image credit: Shutterstock