Time to Organize Your Office?! Part 1

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Office FurnitureIf you missed your “spring cleaning” opportunity, as many of us did, summer is a great time to make a fresh start, especially when it comes to getting organized. Days are longer and vacation is calling. Facing that messy office head-on can bring greater creativity, calm and productivity. Knowing that the average executive wastes six weeks every year just searching for paper, should be enough to inspire anyone to tackle this task. It is time to organize your office! 

Working step-by-step, area-by area might be the best way to manage this challenge. Start by repeating in your head the following mantras:

a. Every section I organize is a success towards making my office an oasis for productivity.

b. The working system that I set up now will help me to control future messes and save time and energy.Office desk for an organized office

In addition, realize that you might need to make a small investment for a large payoff-an organized work space! It cannot be overly stated that having the right office furniture as well as organizational supplies can make or break the efficiency of your office. Check that all of your office furniture is ergonomically suitable for you. An achy back, wrist, legs or arms because you are not sitting correctly at your desk is enough to discourage anyone from the greater tasks at hand.

Also, take a good look at your desk. Is it the right size for your needs? A too big desk might be taking up too much space in your room. Additionally, it may make it all too tempting to turn it into a dumping ground because the space is available. On the other hand, a too small desk can be frustrating as you can’t spread out the books or papers you need.

One of the best rules of thumb for organizing any area is to store things where they are used. Keep printing paper by the printer, regularly needed supplies, papers or books near your desk-preferably on a nearby shelf or in a drawer, etc. 

Filing Cabinet for an organized officeThen, depending on the amount of disarray that you have, stock up on garbage bags and/or boxes, maybe even a paper shredder, put on work clothes, roll up your sleeves and get moving!

Next week, we will give step-by-step instructions for accomplishing your goal-a clean, organized, smoothly functioning office which inspires you to achieve your best work! 

In the meantime, please share your helpful hints for keeping your work space a place for success.

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