Here are suggestions to get the desk to work for you.
A. Choose one size for your note pad, sticky notes and envelopes. Several sizes aren’t necessary. Simplify.
B. Remove the decorative items from your primary work area. Place them on the wall, behind you, as a screen saver or mouse pad. In your primary working area, decorative must also be functional.
C. The desk pad and chair mat tend to constrict your movement. Remove them to free up some space. These days, not all chairs require mats.
D. It’s easier to get things in and out of file trays that open on the long side. Test it for yourself.
E. The tools that you use should work the first time. Replace them now! Worn out or broken office tools can cause unnecessary frustration.
F. If your garbage is overflowing, congratulations on getting rid of stuff. But it seems your trash can may be too small. Get a larger size.
G. Any reference materials used should have a copyright less than 10 years ago. Update your materials.
A. Choose one size for your note pad, sticky notes and envelopes. Several sizes aren’t necessary. Simplify.
B. Remove the decorative items from your primary work area. Place them on the wall, behind you, as a screen saver or mouse pad. In your primary working area, decorative must also be functional.
C. The desk pad and chair mat tend to constrict your movement. Remove them to free up some space. These days, not all chairs require mats.
D. It’s easier to get things in and out of file trays that open on the long side. Test it for yourself.
E. The tools that you use should work the first time. Replace them now! Worn out or broken office tools can cause unnecessary frustration.
F. If your garbage is overflowing, congratulations on getting rid of stuff. But it seems your trash can may be too small. Get a larger size.
G. Any reference materials used should have a copyright less than 10 years ago. Update your materials.
Copyright 2013 Nancy Miller
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Nancy Miller, a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience coupled with a Certified Professional Coaching credential offers both personal and business consultation. Nancy’s credentials include past membership in the National Association of Professional Organizers and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization. She delivers over 100 programs nationwide each year. Her book, Clutterology® Getting Rid of Clutter and Getting Organized is in it’s 4th Edition