It’s easy to get bogged down in your work and lose sight of what you’re supposed to do when things need to be more organized. Your desk is one of the places where this can happen, especially if it’s messy. But make some simple changes to how you organize your workspace. You’ll find it easier to stay productive even when life gets busy—and that’s just about everybody (us included).
Start with a clean slate.
To get started, you’ll need to clean your workspace. This is essential because it will make it easier to see what needs organizing and where things should go.
- Remove all clutter from your work area. Make sure there aren’t any loose papers or other items lying around that can get in the way of a clear view of the space and its contents.
- Get rid of the junk that doesn’t belong in this part of your office (or home). If there’s something on top of the desk or filing cabinet that doesn’t belong there–whether it’s old magazines or empty soda cans–get rid of them! They only add clutter and mess up how neat things look when they’re in their proper places instead of being scattered everywhere!
Keep everything on display.
Keep everything on display. Use a corkboard to display reminders, a calendar to display upcoming events, and a bulletin board to display important documents.
- A whiteboard is great for notes and reminders that need more space than your desk can offer.
- A bulletin board can be used for photos or quotes, too!
Go digital for some things, but only some things.
Your workspace can be chaotic, but there are ways to organize it and make it more efficient. When you need to keep track of things like files and documents or even keep your desk clean, digital tools can help you stay organized. However, some things are better kept in physical form because they’re easier to access or simply too big for a computer screen (like an entire book collection).
Some people find that going completely digital is helpful because they don’t have time to organize and file paper copies anymore–they’d rather spend their time doing other tasks! If this sounds like something that could work for you: go ahead! Make sure that if there are any important documents that need saving on paper somewhere, there’s no chance of losing them forever when something happens with technology down the road.”
Focus on organizing your desktop, not just your computer.
When it comes to organizing your workspace, there’s a lot of focus on the computer itself. But the desktop is an excellent place to start. Why? Because this is where you spend most of your time and can see everything at once.
The next time you’re at work, look around–you might be surprised how much stuff has accumulated on top of your desk over time! Use this opportunity to take a step back and consider what needs organizing to make things less cluttered and more streamlined (and therefore more accessible) for everyone involved.
Create a backlog of tasks for the future.
Your work backlog is a list of future tasks you want to do. It’s like a to-do list, but instead of containing things you need to get done today or tomorrow, it contains things that are further out on your timeline.
If you don’t have time now but would like to do something later, add it to your backlog! You can use tools like Trello or Asana (or just pen and paper) to keep track of all these things so they don’t slip through the cracks while waiting their turn to become a top priority. Just make sure that whatever tool/system/processes work best for managing these items are well documented so others can understand how they work too!
You don’t need to become a neat freak, but you can make some small changes that will help you be more productive by keeping yourself organized
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of organizing your workspace. There are so many things you could do, and each one seems like a big task that will take hours. But if you break it down into smaller steps and ensure that every step is manageable, then organizing your workspace can be quite simple and easy!
If you’re looking for some tips on how to get started with organizing your workspace, here are five ideas:
- Move things around in such a way as to make them more efficient for what you need them for; for example, if all of your pens live in one drawer but never seem to be there when needed (or vice versa), then move them somewhere else where they are easier access when needed.* Consider getting rid of items that aren’t being used anymore but haven’t been thrown away yet because they may still come in handy someday; this might include old papers or books.* Find ways of storing items together, so they don’t clutter up other areas too much–for example: if there’s too much stuff on top of my desk, then I have less room available for working at my computer, so sometimes I’ll move everything off onto shelves instead.* Be creative! Think about how else an object could serve its purpose besides just sitting there doing nothing. Or using boxes instead? You’ll likely find something unique enough that no one else ever thought about doing this before, either 🙂
Organizing your workspace is a critical way to stay focused and productive. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though! With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to get more done without feeling overwhelmed by clutter or mess.