Feeling down and depressed in the office can happen to anyone, but if those in your office feel this way every day, you can make some changes to improve the general morale. Even if your office runs on a tight budget, there are a few simple things that you and your supervisors can do to make workers feel happier and healthier.

Institute Physical Fitness

Exercise provides your body with a boost of endorphins that make you feel happier and more upbeat. Google and some of the top employers in the world now give employees access to on-site yoga studios that they can use on breaks and before or after work, and some of those employers also offer exercise classes. You can bring in an instructor who specializes in yoga, Thai Chi, Zumba or any other fitness activity and let other workers take classes. Some offices also encourage employees to stretch outside first thing in the morning and throughout the day.

Bring in New Plants

Offices tend to use artificial plants that do not require much maintenance, but adding some living plants can go a long way toward increasing employee morale. The bright colors of those plants provide the boost that you need, especially during the colder months, but those plants can also improve the air that you breathe, which reduces the risk of cold and flu season seriously impacting your office.

Change the Paint

Did you know that the color on the walls of your office can affect the way you feel about being at work? Lighter shades of cream, white and tan are popular with offices and work spaces, but those neutral colors can make you feel down and leave you with less energy. The best color for an office space is a muted shade of green. Green has an energizing feel and can improve your concentration. Even if your employer cannot afford to completely renovate the space, they can probably afford to hang some decorative wall art for the office and change up the paint in some of the most used rooms.

Look for Ergonomic Chairs

The more time that you spend sitting in an uncomfortable chair, the unhappier you feel. Cheap desk chairs put more pressure on the back, neck and lower body, and those chairs can cause severe injuries. Ergonomic chairs work with the natural alignment of the body and moves every part of your body into the right position, which can provide an instant mood lift.

Add Ergonomic Accessories

Don't stop with just ergonomic chairs. You can now find keyboards, wrist wrests and other products with an ergonomic design. An ergonomic keyboard keeps your hands at the right angle and right spot on the keyboard to cut down on repetitive stress injuries. A wrist wrest sits in front of the keyboard and puts your wrists level with the keyboard to make you feel more comfortable when typing.

Host Pet Day

One easy way to improve moods and make workers feel happier is with a pet day. Take one day out of the month and let those employees bring in their pets. Playing with a dog or cat releases your inner child and instantly puts you in a better mood. You can even arrange for the pets to receive new toys and free treats on those days. Some offices also keep pet beds on-site and let workers bring in their pets every day.

Improving the mood of the workers in your office can help them concentrate better, make them feel happier to be at work and even reduce their risks of getting sick. Even if your office doesn't have much money in the petty cash drawer, you can improve the morale of workers with changes to the office, new products and new activities.