Tidy Up Your Work Surface:
- Throw away any general waste and recycling
- Gather any loose paper, documents etc and sort into “Working On”, “To File” and “Shred & Recycle” piles
- Look through old binders and folders – can you throw any of their contents away and re-organise?
- Are there multiples of supplies covering your work surface? I.e more than one stapler, hole punch etc
De-Clutter the Inside of Your Desk Drawers:
- Empty out any rubbish or recyclables
- Put any loose change into a jar, pot or your wallet/purse
- Take out anything you haven’t used for more than a couple of months
Organise Paper Items and Documents:
- Go through current files and documents and sort in order of priority
- Try to locate digital copies of the files you are keeping – save a copy on to a memory stick as well as your hard drive and throw the physical hard copy away
Organise Your Filing Cabinet:
- Remove any files/documents you are sure that you no longer need
- Update the filing system with a proper labeling system that works for you
- Place similar or related documents into a folder and then file
Memos, Sticky Notes and Business Cards:
- Enter any business card details into your contact software or spreadsheet and then dispose of
- Try using digital sticky notes or web-based memo apps
- If you prefer to work with paper and pen, keep a small notebook for your memos
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