ARE YOU
TIRED OF LIVING IN A MESS?
ARE
YOU UNORGANIZED? FRUSTRATED? CONFUSED?
Stop
the roller coaster ride and get organized
today! Here are six easy steps that we can
all implement to make our lives and jobs
easier.
1. Create a paperless desk......What a
concept!
Remove all of the loose papers and create
folders for your projects. Create reference
folders for information you are accessing on
a regular basis. Make a reading file for
articles, reports, and FYI documents, and
keep a daily file for administrative,
miscellaneous and day-to-day tasks.
The
only thing that should be on your desk is
the information about the project that you
are working on. To avoid clutter, take a
moment and file your paperwork before
starting another project.
2. Out of
sight...out of your mind.
Remove any type of inbox from your desk.
Keep it out of sight so that you don't
become distracted or overcome with guilt.
3. Make your environment comfortable.
Take the time to set up your computer,
phone, chair and other vital tools properly.
Make sure that everything is within easy
reach and positioned for comfortable usage.
4. Create a special
stationary drawer. Place all of your
stationary items in drawers or a cabinet
rather than your desk. The only thing that
should ever
be on your
desk is the project you are currently
working on.
5. Inspire yourself...you're worth it!
Surround yourself with positive images. Keep
a photo or phrase that motivates you towards
your goals. It could be a holiday
destination you want to visit, a photo of
your family or a quote that inspires you.
6. Shut it down.
Take ten minutes to clear your desk at
the end of the day, everyday. Wash your
coffee cup, empty your water bottle, put
away pens and note pads and file paperwork,
especially confidential information. Leave
each day with a clean slate to start a new
day tomorrow.
By
taking a few, simple steps you will find
yourself more organized, having more energy
and feeling a lot more optimistic about the
days ahead.