Six Ways to Inspire Your Space

VO: Ready for a space that sends your dreams soaring? Here are 6 simple ways to inspire your place for dreaming from American Family Insurance.

We pan through the setting of a home - a sofa, a dining table, a standing lamp, and finally, we pan to a working desk with a laptop placed on top of it.

VO: Your home is where you spend a lot of your time. Especially if you work at home, it should inspire you from the moment you wake up and all throughout the day.

We layer the numbers 1 through 6 at the top of the video (similar to the SMART Goals video, where we had the letters of GOALS serving as a table of contents to the video itself). As we go through each number, it’ll change color to show that we are currently on that piece of advice.

VO: Here are 6 simple ways to upgrade your space.

We highlight the number 1, and move from the desk to a bed, where our hero character sleeps.

VO: First thing’s first: waking up.

We slide two objects on each side of the bed: a night stand and a large window. The character rises from bed, as he looks at a picture frame on the nightstand. Then rays of sunlight shine from the window and onto the character.

VO: You want to enter work-mode with a smile already on your face. Try placing a picture of a loved one on your nightstand or moving your bed so the morning sun shines on you when you open your eyes.

We fade out of the bedroom scene and highlight the number 2 on top.

VO: Next, post a reminder of your goals.

We see our character now sitting at the desk, in front of his laptop.

VO: We can easily forget why we spend hours in front of laptop screens. Reminding ourselves of our goals can inspire us to achieve them.

We go closer on the laptop screen. The character’s hand places a post-it note on the side of the screen, with “Buy your dream car written on it. Then, we see the laptop’s desktop background change to a bright red vintage car (similar to the car seen here).

VO: Try writing your goal on a colorful post-it note or use an image of your goal as your desktop background.

We highlight the number 3 on top.

VO: Third tip: Display your milestones.

We go back to our character sitting at his desk.

VO: You’ll be surprised at how your past accomplishments can motivate you when dreaming for the future.

A framed diploma pops up on the wall in front of him. A trophy appears on the shelf next to it.

VO: Hang those accomplishments up, showcase them – even if only to yourself – and take pride in what you’ve already completed.

We stay on the desk scene and highlight the number 4 on top.

VO: Fourth, decorate with intent.

The wall of our character changes into a more vibrant accent color, AmFam Blue, and a plant slides into frame by the side of the desk.

VO: Upgrading the look of your working space can make you happier. Painting your wall with an accent color or getting a new plant are little additions that can put you in a positive mindset.

We now see just the desk against the wall, as it slowly slides through the room, next to an outlet and a large window with curtains half drawn.

VO: Moreover, an efficient use of your space can help you get your work done. If your outlet is too far, move your desk a bit. If you’re often on video calls, sit in front of a window. The natural light will give you better lighting and won’t blind your screen.

We stay on the desk scene and highlight the number 5 on top.

VO: Next, light up the inspiration.

The window’s curtains by the desk are now pulled open completely, letting rays of light into the scene and onto our character who’s sitting by the desk.

VO: Natural light isn’t just good for on-camera meetings, it’s also great for your mood. Try to work in a room that has plenty of it.

The rays disappear, and the room gets darker, leaving only the glow of the screen. But then, a table lamp turns on, and candles placed on a shelf light up.

VO: And when the sun goes down, work by soft lights and candles that can keep you motivated, yet calm.

We stay on the desk scene and highlight the number 6 on top.

VO: Finally, designate a special space for dreaming.

Our desk scene now slides to one half of the screen, and we reveal our character’s living space on the other side of the screen - a chair, sofa, and a coffee table.

VO: Even when your home is your office, you can maintain a healthy work/life balance by keeping them separated.

Our character walks over from the desk to the living room area. He sits down and opens a book.

VO: Your work-area, whether it’s a desk or just a chair, is where you pursue your dreams. Your life-area is where you can relax with a good book, a binge-worthy show, or even where you make your grocery list.

We stay on our character, reading his book as we highlight once again the six numbers at the top of the video, and quickly highlight the objects in the scene tied to it - the window, the wall, the laptop background, the diploma, the lamp, and the character’s book.

VO: Remember, your space can inspire you to dream bigger and invigorate you as you work to achieve your dreams!

We end on the Am Fam logo and the URL.

VO: And American Family Insurance is here to support each of those dreams. Learn more about how we can help inspire, protect and restore your dreams at AmFam.com.