October 27 – Cranky Co-Workers Day

Cranky Co-Workers Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE CRANKY CO-WORKERS DAY

•  Poke a little fun in the office at the crankiness of people in general!
•  Get out some anger with a pinata at work today!
•  10 Tips for Dealing With Difficult People at Work.
•  Bring levity to cranky co-workers by being cranky on purpose.
•  Buy gifts for cranky people.
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Working with cranky co-workers can be a real pain. But there are up sides to having a few grouchy people around. For one, they help to keep things interesting. There’s always something new to complain about when you’ve got a few cranky people on staff. And let’s face it, sometimes it’s just fun to watch them get worked up about nothing. Cranky co-workers can also be great motivators. When you see how unhappy they are, it makes you appreciate your own job a whole lot more.

So next time you’re feeling down about working with a few crabby people, just remember that they’re actually doing you a favor.  Bring some levity to the workplace and celebrate Cranky Co-Workers Day!  It’ll make them smile and you too.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CRANKY CO-WORKERS DAY

Do you know the history behind Angry Co-worker Day? This day may not be an official holiday, but it is certainly one that many of us can relate to. The origins of this day can be traced back to the popular internet humor website, Wellcat. The site coined the term and designated October 27 as Angry Co-worker Day, a day when employees can let out their frustrations and vent to their colleagues. It may seem like a silly idea at first, but sometimes we all need a designated time to let off some steam and have a good laugh with our co-workers.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE CRANKY CO-WORKERS DAY

1. Compliment Jar: Set up a jar where coworkers can leave anonymous compliments for each other to boost morale and spread positivity.
2. Team Lunch: Organize a team lunch outing or potluck to foster camaraderie and provide an opportunity for coworkers to bond outside of work.
3. Desk Decorating Contest: Hold a desk decorating contest with a theme to encourage creativity and add some fun to the workspace.
4. Coffee Break Chat: Schedule a coffee break session where coworkers can gather for informal conversations and share stories to unwind.
5. Skill Swap: Arrange a skill swap session where coworkers can teach each other new skills or share expertise in different areas.
6. Office Olympics: Plan a series of fun and lighthearted office games or challenges, such as paper airplane contests or desk chair races.
7. Random Acts of Kindness: Encourage coworkers to perform random acts of kindness for each other throughout the day to spread cheer.
8. DIY Craft Workshop: Host a DIY craft workshop during lunchtime or after work hours, providing materials for coworkers to create something together.
9. Book Club: Start an office book club where coworkers can read and discuss books together, fostering intellectual engagement and building connections.
10. Themed Dress-Up Day: Coordinate a themed dress-up day where coworkers can dress according to a chosen theme or costume.
11. Team Building Games: Organize team building games or activities, such as escape room challenges or scavenger hunts, to promote teamwork and collaboration.
12. Wellness Seminar: Arrange a wellness seminar or workshop focusing on stress management, mindfulness, or healthy living for coworkers to attend.
13. Brainstorming Session: Hold a brainstorming session where coworkers can contribute ideas and solutions to workplace challenges or projects.
14. Volunteer Day: Plan a volunteer day where coworkers can participate in community service activities together, giving back to the local community.
15. Puzzle Break: Set up puzzles or brainteasers in the office for coworkers to solve during breaks, providing mental stimulation and a fun challenge.
16. Desk Plant Exchange: Organize a desk plant exchange where coworkers can trade or gift small potted plants to brighten up their workspaces.
17. Office Karaoke: Host an office karaoke session where coworkers can sing their favorite songs and enjoy some entertainment together.
18. Office Trivia: Organize an office trivia game with questions related to the company, industry, or pop culture for coworkers to test their knowledge.
19. Creative Writing Workshop: Facilitate a creative writing workshop where coworkers can explore their writing skills through prompts and exercises.
20. Board Game Night: Plan a board game night after work hours, providing a selection of board games for coworkers to play and enjoy.
21. Photography Contest: Hold a photography contest where coworkers can submit their best photos taken in or around the office, showcasing creativity and perspective.
22. Cooking Demo: Arrange a cooking demonstration or cooking class where coworkers can learn new recipes and cooking techniques together.
23. Office Movie Night: Host an office movie night with a selection of movies voted on by coworkers, providing snacks and drinks for a cozy evening.
24. Appreciation Wall: Create an appreciation wall where coworkers can write notes of gratitude or recognition for their colleagues to see and appreciate.
25. Talent Show: Organize a talent show where coworkers can showcase their talents, whether it’s singing, dancing, or performing comedy routines, for a night of entertainment and laughter.
26. Positive Affirmation Bingo: Create bingo cards with positive affirmations or uplifting quotes, and play a game where coworkers mark off squares as they hear compliments or affirmations from each other.
27. Gratitude Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where coworkers search for items or complete tasks that represent things they are grateful for, fostering a sense of appreciation and positivity.
28. Team-building Puzzle Challenge: Provide teams with puzzles to solve together, promoting collaboration and problem-solving skills while encouraging camaraderie.
29. Mood Meter Game: Create a “mood meter” with different emotions listed on it, and have coworkers take turns spinning a wheel or rolling dice to determine which emotion they need to express positively for the day.
30. Collaborative Storytelling: Start a storytelling game where each coworker adds a sentence to a story, passing it along to the next person to continue, creating a collaborative and imaginative tale.
31. Compliment Tag: Play a game of “compliment tag” where coworkers take turns giving sincere compliments to each other, spreading positivity and boosting morale.
32. Positive Post-it Note Challenge: Encourage coworkers to write positive messages or affirmations on sticky notes and place them around the office for others to find throughout the day.
33. Mindfulness Minute: Set a timer for one minute and have coworkers practice mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or guided meditation, to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
34. Joke-a-Thon: Host a joke-a-thon where coworkers share their favorite jokes or funny anecdotes to lighten the mood and bring laughter to the workplace.
35. Kindness Charades: Play a game of charades where coworkers act out random acts of kindness or gestures of appreciation, inspiring others to spread kindness throughout the day.
36. Praise Pong: Set up a ping pong table with cups labeled with positive affirmations or compliments, and play a game where coworkers try to bounce ping pong balls into the cups to receive praise.
37. Happy Thoughts Relay: Divide into teams and race to complete a relay race where each member shares a happy thought or memory before passing the baton to the next teammate.
38. Gratitude Journaling: Provide journals or notebooks for coworkers to write down things they are grateful for each day, fostering a sense of appreciation and positivity.
39. Empathy Card Game: Play a card game where coworkers draw cards with different scenarios and practice empathy by discussing how they would feel in each situation and how they can support others.
40. Appreciation Wheel: Create a spinning wheel with different categories of appreciation, such as “teamwork,” “creativity,” or “kindness,” and have coworkers spin the wheel to receive compliments or recognition in that category.
41. Positivity Puzzles: Provide coworkers with positive affirmations or quotes printed on puzzle pieces, and challenge them to put together the puzzle while reflecting on the message.
42. Encouragement Bingo: Play a game of bingo where coworkers mark off squares as they receive words of encouragement or support from their colleagues throughout the day.
43. Gratitude Card Match: Create a matching game with cards featuring images of things to be grateful for, such as nature, family, or friendship, encouraging coworkers to find pairs and discuss what they appreciate about each image.
44. Empathy Dice Roll: Roll a dice with different emotions listed on each side, and have coworkers share a personal experience or story related to the emotion that comes up, promoting empathy and understanding.
45. Thankful Tic-Tac-Toe: Play a game of tic-tac-toe where coworkers write down things they are thankful for in each square before making their moves, fostering gratitude and appreciation.
46. Compliment Chain Reaction: Start a chain reaction of compliments by having one coworker give a compliment to another, who then pays it forward to someone else, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the office.
47. Positivity Paddleball: Set up a paddleball game with paddles labeled with positive affirmations or compliments, and have coworkers play a friendly match while spreading positivity.
48. Smile Scavenger Hunt: Challenge coworkers to find and photograph things that make them smile around the office or in their surroundings, sharing their photos and stories with each other.
49. Kindness Card Exchange: Create cards with acts of kindness or compliments written on them, and have coworkers exchange cards with each other throughout the day, spreading kindness and appreciation.
50. Gratitude Graffiti Wall: Designate a wall or bulletin board where coworkers can write or draw things they are grateful for, creating a visual display of gratitude and positivity in the workplace.
51. Positive Affirmation Jar: Decorate a jar and fill it with handwritten positive affirmations or uplifting quotes for coworkers to pick from when they need a boost of positivity.
52. Gratitude Tree: Create a tree using branches and place it in a common area of the office. Provide paper leaves where coworkers can write down things they are grateful for and hang them on the tree.
53. Kindness Rocks: Paint rocks with colorful designs and inspirational messages. Place them around the office for coworkers to find and keep as reminders of kindness and positivity.
54. DIY Stress Balls: Make stress balls using balloons and filling them with materials like rice or flour. Decorate them with cheerful designs to provide a tactile outlet for stress relief.
55. Happiness Journals: Provide notebooks or journals for coworkers to decorate and use as happiness journals. Encourage them to write down things that make them happy or moments of gratitude each day.
56. Positive Postcard Station: Set up a station with postcards, markers, and stickers where coworkers can write positive messages to each other. Encourage them to send the postcards anonymously or share them in person.
57. Inspiration Board: Create a bulletin board dedicated to inspiration and motivation. Fill it with quotes, photos, and images that uplift and encourage coworkers throughout the day.
58. DIY Vision Boards: Provide materials like magazines, scissors, glue, and poster boards for coworkers to create vision boards reflecting their goals, dreams, and aspirations.
59. Gratitude Jar: Decorate a jar and label it as a gratitude jar. Encourage coworkers to write down things they are grateful for on slips of paper and place them in the jar throughout the day.
60. Positive Sticky Note Wall: Cover a wall with colorful sticky notes and pens. Encourage coworkers to write positive messages or compliments to each other and stick them on the wall.
61. Kindness Bracelets: Make friendship bracelets using colorful strings and beads. Exchange them with coworkers as tokens of kindness and friendship.
62. DIY Calming Bottles: Create calming bottles using glitter, water, and plastic bottles. Shake them up to watch the glitter swirl and encourage moments of mindfulness and relaxation.
63. Motivational Magnets: Decorate magnets with motivational quotes or affirmations. Place them on office refrigerators or filing cabinets to inspire coworkers throughout the day.
64. Positivity Wall Art: Paint or create wall art with positive messages or uplifting images. Hang them in common areas of the office to brighten up the workspace.
65. DIY Gratitude Stones: Decorate smooth stones with paint or markers and write down things to be grateful for on each one. Place them in a bowl or jar for coworkers to pick from when they need a reminder of gratitude.
66. Happiness Garland: String together colorful paper or fabric triangles with positive messages written on them to create a happiness garland. Hang it in the office as a festive decoration.
67. DIY Affirmation Cards: Design and print affirmation cards with empowering messages. Distribute them to coworkers to keep on their desks or carry with them as reminders of self-empowerment.
68. Joyful Bookmarks: Create bookmarks with joyful designs and quotes. Share them with coworkers as small tokens of encouragement and positivity.
69. Gratitude Collage: Provide magazines, scissors, glue, and poster boards for coworkers to create collages of things they are grateful for. Display the collages around the office as reminders of gratitude.
70. Happy Jar: Decorate a jar and label it as a “happy jar.” Encourage coworkers to write down moments of happiness or joy on slips of paper and place them in the jar to celebrate the little things in life.
71. Motivational Desk Signs: Design and print motivational desk signs with uplifting messages. Place them on coworkers’ desks as reminders of positivity and encouragement.
72. Smile Stones: Paint small stones with cheerful designs or smiley faces. Place them around the office to spread smiles and happiness to coworkers throughout the day.
73. Positivity Bookends: Paint or decorate bookends with positive messages or symbols. Use them to hold up books in the office library or on coworkers’ desks.
74. Joyful Mobiles: Create mobiles with colorful paper or fabric shapes and positive messages written on them. Hang them from the ceiling to add whimsy and positivity to the office environment.
75. DIY Inspirational Posters: Design and print posters with inspirational quotes or affirmations. Hang them in the office as reminders of positivity and motivation for coworkers.
76. Cheerful Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes with colorful frosting and sprinkles to bring a smile to your co-workers’ faces.
77. Happy Cookies: Decorate cookies with vibrant icing and cheerful designs to brighten up the office atmosphere.
78. Joyful Fruit Salad: Prepare a refreshing fruit salad with a variety of colorful fruits to provide a healthy and uplifting snack option.
79. Positive Pancakes: Cook pancakes in fun shapes and colors, topped with whipped cream and berries for a delightful breakfast treat.
80. Smiley Face Sandwiches: Make sandwiches with smiley face designs using ingredients like cheese, tomatoes, and olives to add a playful touch to lunchtime.
81. Gratitude Pizza: Create pizzas with colorful vegetable toppings arranged in cheerful patterns to spread positivity during lunch.
82. Happy Hummus Platter: Serve a platter of colorful veggies with assorted dips like hummus and guacamole for a nutritious and mood-boosting snack.
83. Positivity Parfait: Layer yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits in colorful glasses or jars to create a visually appealing and delicious parfait.
84. Joyful Smoothie Bowls: Blend vibrant smoothie bowls topped with colorful fruits, nuts, and seeds for a nutritious and energizing breakfast or snack option.
85. Colorful Caprese Skewers: Assemble skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze for a cheerful and tasty appetizer.
86. Happy Hors d’oeuvres Platter: Arrange a platter with an assortment of colorful hors d’oeuvres like stuffed peppers, bruschetta, and mini quiches to brighten up snack time.
87. Smile-inducing Sushi Rolls: Roll sushi with colorful fillings like avocado, cucumber, and bell peppers, topped with edible flowers for an eye-catching and delicious lunch option.
88. Joyful Pasta Salad: Toss pasta with vibrant vegetables, such as bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli, dressed with a tangy vinaigrette for a satisfying and cheerful dish.
89. Cheerful Charcuterie Board: Create a charcuterie board with an array of colorful cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts for a festive and appetizing snack.
90. Positive Pita Pockets: Fill pita pockets with colorful veggies, hummus, and grilled chicken or falafel for a flavorful and nutritious lunch option.
91. Happy Salad Wraps: Roll up colorful salad ingredients like lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, and avocado in tortillas for a fresh and vibrant meal.
92. Radiant Rice Bowls: Serve rice bowls with colorful toppings like sautéed vegetables, grilled tofu or shrimp, and a drizzle of spicy or tangy sauce for a satisfying and colorful meal.
93. Mood-boosting Muffins: Bake muffins with bright and flavorful ingredients like blueberries, lemon zest, and poppy seeds for a cheerful breakfast or snack.
94. Joyous Veggie Spring Rolls: Wrap fresh and colorful vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers in rice paper wrappers for a light and refreshing appetizer.
95. Positivity Pasta Primavera: Prepare pasta primavera with a variety of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and zucchini for a vibrant and flavorful dish.
96. Happy Stuffed Bell Peppers: Fill bell peppers with a colorful mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and salsa, topped with melted cheese for a festive and satisfying meal.
97. Smiling Snack Platter: Arrange a platter with a variety of colorful snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and mixed nuts for coworkers to enjoy throughout the day.
98. Joyful Quesadillas: Make quesadillas with colorful fillings like peppers, onions, black beans, and cheese, served with salsa and guacamole for a fun and tasty lunch.
99. Cheerful Chicken Skewers: Thread chicken and colorful vegetables like bell peppers and onions onto skewers, grilled to perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
100. Happy Fruit Smoothies: Blend vibrant fruit smoothies with a mix of colorful fruits like strawberries, mangoes, and kiwis for a refreshing and uplifting beverage option.

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