Mahasico Business

Organizing the elements of your workplace is probably the most important consideration in working comfortably. In this way, the pressure and possible fatigue that you may get from your job are reduced. Clutter happens when you delay decision-making, which hinders you from making even more decisions once it piles up. Clearing out clutter not only frees space on your desk, it also frees you of unnecessary worries. Here are tips to help you organize your office/workplace efficiently:

1. Visualize your desk without clutter. Think how much time you will save when you know exactly where everything is and have everything you need.

2. Start with anything piling up vertically, like CDs, files and paperwork. Do not hesitate to throw out things you no longer need. Do not neglect items that clutter horizontal spac, like your corkboard. Clear your computer desktop as well. Create CD backups of all your files, drag everything unnecessary to trash, and start anew.

3. Your desk is not your home. A small photo frame is acceptable, but mounds of memorabilia do not belong, unless they truly inspire you to work.

4. Clear your mental clutter. Make a checklist of things you need to accomplish, and set specific times for them to be done. This not only keeps you organized, but reminds you of how productive you can be.

5. Identify the underlying source of clutter. Is it your idea of keeping things “for future use”, your sentimentality, a tendency to procrastinate, or your indecisiveness? Get to the bottom of things to help you clear your desk and life of clutter for good.