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The Modern Girl's Guide to Going Natural By Jane Buckingham

In the Office: Climate control at work

Ever mean to hit 10 copies and hit 100 by mistake? Then you find yourself panicking as you see acres of rainforest falling before your very eyes? Well, don't worry modern girls, there are ways to balance your carbon foot print, or at least feel a little more natural even in a fluorescent-filled office.

First and foremost, think before you hit "control P". Your dad may need to print everything to read it, but do you??? And why not add that friendly little reminder at the bottom of your email to others. A simple, "Kindly think of the environment before you print this email" will do the trick. Think of all the trees we might save if everyone did!

And speaking of trees, environment is everything! So make yours feel a little more natural. Forget waiting for your boyfriend to send you flowers, buy a few small plants or tree to bring nature inside. According to recent studies, indoor plants not only help keep the air clean but can help you increase productivity and decrease headaches, fatigue, and stress in the office!

Next, check your screensavers...It's amazing how much energy we burn with computers at the ready while we're off doing other things. Make sure your screensavers are set to minimize the time your screen is "on" and turn your computers off everyday. Better yet, load up a favorite escape or somewhere natural. Use it as a tool to let your mind wander, recharge, refocus or just inspire you.

Remember all work and no recharge makes Jane one burned out employee, so give yourself a mini-break! If you can't go out to enjoy nature bring nature into you! Give yourself a mini mani with SpaRitual® nail polish – it's formaldehyde and toluene free. Or energize your body with Jergens® Naturals® Total Nourishment Daily Moisturizer. With its 97% natural ingredients and antioxidants to strengthen skin, it will help rehydrate those climate-controlled, dried-out hands!

Speaking of rehydrating! Ditch the water bottles (not to mention the soda and coffee) and try my favorite, a cute Mini Water Dispenser. It looks like the regular office watercooler but holds only 32 ozs...and YOU get to decide who gossips around it...