Your work load is relentless, your motivation is waning and the afternoon is dragging - no matter what your job or study entails, chances are you will be familiar with this feeling. If you work in an environment that requires you to spend a lot of time in front of a computer, staying focused and on-task for hours at a time can be a struggle and not at all conducive to productivity. Taking a break away from your desk can take the sort of time that you don't have and there are only so many cups of tea you can distract yourself with; luckily the internet offers a plethora of work-safe websites that offer the perfect mini-break in your work day.

Next time you don't have the time to leave the office but need a few moments to recharge your energy and motivation, take a look at these great online offerings and share your own work-safe favourites in the comments:

Starbucks
Originally uploaded by JNSL

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Life from the eyes of a Starbucks Barista - ever wanted to know what they're really thinking when you order your drink... or would you like to hear about some of the stranger customers they have wander through their doors? Bizarre customers and the tale of many a coffee order, served up with a dash of frustration and illustrated with humorous anecdotes.

1000 Awesome Things
This blog is a work in progress on its way to chronicling 1000 awesome things. Skip back through the archives and you'll find yourself agreeing with the sentiment and appreciating all those little awesome things life throws your way.

F My Life
Think you're having a tough day? So are these guys & girls - gain a bit of perspective, commiserate or maybe even post your own FML.

xkcd

xkcd

Great little web comic created by a fellow named Randall Munroe whose 'About' page is rather an interesting read. xkcd is updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday - perfect for that mid-afternoon giggle.

Overheard in New York
Snippets of hilariously comical and utterly bizarre conversations from the mish-mash of people that find themselves in New York City.

Overheard in the Office
Some of the conversations on here will leave you feeling a little pleased that you're not overhearing this type of chatter in your own corner of office space... or maybe you are? Go on then, share!

Natalie Dee
Hand drawn single image comic with off-beat, dry humour. The archives date back years and years so there is plenty of giggling for you to catch up on and share with those who also need a bit of a cheer up.




What are your favourite go-to websites when you need a few moments to re-energise and push on through the rest if the day?

XBOX 360 Gamer Girl
Originally uploaded by miss fawn

Again with a bit of banging on about the recession, it's been a bit of a blow to our once acceptable lady habit of shopping, right? Well, Tres Lola has recently discovered a fabulously revolutionary website that allows us girls to e-window shop & scoop a bargain. It's informative - offering pages that cover the ins and outs of products as well as offering product comparison across a huge range of online retailers, meaning in just a few clicks you can ensure you are getting the best price on whatever it is you've been lusting after!

Using Shop Wiki
It's super simple to use this website: simply type the product into the search panel at the top & centre of the page. For example Wii Fitness, you will be presented with a list of search results that link you to pages dedicated to the product you searched for. These pages specify different online retailers that stock the product, a link to product reviews as well as the price point - giving you truly unbiased price comparisons in mere seconds - takes the leg work (or uh... finger work) out of shopping around for the best buy and with the internet so littered with websites operating behind a faux neutral mask, this is the beauty of Shop Wiki, they truly are all about the enabling us as consumers to make the best choice. Thumbs up Shop Wiki!

Case Study: Gamer Girl Wii Style!
Ok, so let's wheel out an example. Are you one of those girls that just doesn't get video games? For editorial purposes, let's go with yes. Nintendo Wii is a good place to start for video games so if you take a look at the Nintendo Wii wiki page, you will be able to learn all about product (it's background, how it works, the specs & links to further info) - it's pretty comprehensive. Once you're up to speed with the whys, whats & hows - you best be checking out all the jazz you can snap up to go along with your potential new Nintendo! After all, what is Wii without Games & Accessories? Why not kill two birds with one stone & learn Wii gaming while getting fit - hello Wii Fitness!!

Not so much a gamer girl? Well, never fear, with 196091415 products to search (at time of writing), there is sure to be something Shop Wiki can help you size up. Handbags? Shoes? Avoiding dreaded buyers remorse ("I can't believe blahblah has it for $15 cheaper!" - sound familiar?) - eshopping tool smart with Shop Wiki!


Have you discovered Shop Wiki yet? Has it helped you scoop a bargain??