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Clutter has a negative impact on our productivity and we don’t want that in our workspace. We want our work-space clutter-free, organized and tidy.
A well-organized workspace minimizes distractions and stresses leading us to focus on our day-to-day tasks.
Reasons to be organized
Helps you focus - Clutter can be overwhelming and can be distracting when you are working on a complex idea or solution. Get rid of clutter and let your mind creates ideas without interruptions.
Brings success – Organized workspace promotes productivity and consistency. Being focused on a project or task you are working on ensures quality at work while meeting your deadlines.
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What makes your workspace unorganized?
Small things that you grab every minute can make your space messy, like folders, files, pens, coffee mugs, chips, and post-it reminders. Scan your table and eliminate those things that you don’t really need and have an intended space for things that you can’t work without.
There are times when we don’t really have enough time to clean up. During that busy times, choose which clutter you can tolerate. Accept that you cannot do anything about it for now and schedule the cleanup for later on. When your workspace is limited add another tool for organizing, be creative, and maximize your workspace.
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What you can do
Layout your desk right.
Before starting your work, prepare things that you will need positioning them within your reach. Remove unimportant things and keep them in their designated boxes or drawers.
Minimize snacks and drinks on your desks.
When we are busy, we tend to eat in our office to save time. Sometimes we always have chips and drinks on the table. This can be messy and a distraction.
Be consistent
Keeping your workspace organized can be challenging. It is important to master the habit of putting things back to where it should be.
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Quotes about being organized
Having a clear mind and a clear space allows you to think and act with purpose- Erika Oppenheimer
If you are going to have fewer things, they have to be great things
- John Maeda
Organization isn't about perfection: It's about efficiency, Reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money and improving your overall quality of life.
- Christina Scalise
A place for everything, everything in its place
- Benjamin Franklin
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How do you stay productive? Let me and other readers try your organizing tips too. Look for the comment box below and tell us how you keep your work-space organized.
I think you are right. Being organized can help us finish our our work faster and more efficiently. This is one of the things I often took for granted. My reason is that since I am multi-tasking most of the time, I have my things for my online work as well as the things I needed for my offline job on top of my desk. Making my table so topsy-turvy. I will have this article as a reminder whenever I work. Thank you for sharing such a helpful post.
ReplyDeleteI think organization has a different definition to everyone. Mu desk is always a mess but I still manage to be productive. I know where the things are but it's just me. It might not work for someone else
ReplyDeleteAs empty and clear as possible is the best. A clear space helps to encourage a clear mind for better thinking :)
ReplyDeleteThis is key to everything to just be organised! Thanks for your tips!
ReplyDeleteI am actually working on cleaning and organizing my entire house right now. I have already donated three boxes to a thrift shop with another bag ready to go.
ReplyDeleteI totally affirm to this cause putting everything in it's normal position can help you focus,undistracted and complete your work in no time.
ReplyDeleteYes you are sure right. Working in a cluttered workspace makes it almost impossible to get anything done. Thanks for the article.
ReplyDeleteOrganisation makes our lives easier and less complicated.
ReplyDeleteOrganisation makes our lives easier and less complicated.
ReplyDeleteI sooo needed to read this...as I sit here barely able to see any part of my desk. I'm usually more organized but lately I just have slacked. This is a great reminder! Thank you
ReplyDeleteThese are such great tips. I must admit that this is an area that I need to improve on.
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ReplyDeletewhen my desk likes a mess , i get angry in all day . afterwards , my mom helps me to organize that clutter . to be honest, it boosts my mood a lot . thank for your tips
ReplyDeleteOrganized things can make life much more easier lol
ReplyDeleteI am a firm believer of organisation and minimalism. The less you have the easier it is to find a "home" for every single item. I never have to search for anything.
ReplyDeleteConsistency is one of the most important things when it comes to organization. I know that its not always easy but it's necessary. I'd never heard about the desk part but that makes sense too.
ReplyDeleteClutter definitely takes away from my mood for the day. I have to have my space free and clear in order to think properly.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post. I find that when my work space is organized I can work more efficiently.
ReplyDeleteMy desk is always a mess! My goal, just for today is to minimize the amount of snacks that I have on my desk. I'm always eating and my desk looks that way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is very useful !! its true if things are organise, its very easy to work quickly !! will follow some of these tips !!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, if you have your things organised you save so much valuable time, which helps you to be more productive.
ReplyDeleteI am kinda guilty for having a desk cluttered with snacks and papers. Fortunately for me, I just moved my office and was able to declutter when I moved to my new desk a couple of weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteif i do these and get work done in lesser time then its way to go. we all love to have our jobs done quick so i agree with this. nice tips as regards efficient work output.
ReplyDeleteI need this!! My room is a mess right now lol
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that being organized and keeping your work space clean and neat helps soooo much with efficiency and focus! There's no way I could work in a messy environment. Thanks for sharing your tips!
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I definitely need to use these organizational tips. I am in the process of unpacking from a recent move and everything is messy and I can't find anything. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely cannot work in a cluttered environment so I feel this post 100%. Thanks for sharing these tips!
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I'm very disorganized! Even my wallet is a mess, but you are right that an organized environment helps focus!
ReplyDeleteIn my head I'm organised, but if you look at my desk it doesn't appear like it--- I call it organised clutter !
ReplyDeleteI'm a stickler for having everything in its rightful place. Great tips...
ReplyDeleteThis was so helpful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I feel like I get so distracted because I am not organized. I husband got me a desk but we don't have it yet. I can't wait to get it so I can get organized.
ReplyDeleteI always have to declutter my room from time to time to keep my productivity. A messy room can be quite destracting.
ReplyDeleteLove your tips and your quotes! I start my day with everything in it's place but every night my desk will be a mess.
ReplyDeleteThis post is perfect for me as I'm an organised freak!! Great tips and suggestions.
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De-cluttering can be hard but worth it. It is amazing how much you can get done if you are not distracted.
ReplyDeleteI gonrhru my house every year and declutter as much as possible. Esp now that my kids are older, I can get rid of a lot of things and get better organized lol
ReplyDeleteContainers/storage boxes are a great way to arrange everything. They make it easier to find things and colorful labels just brighten up your work space! Great post, very practical!
ReplyDeleteI am on a mission to become more organized. Let's just say chaos and myself are very good friends, but that relationship does make life difficult more often than not.
ReplyDeleteI hate working in an unorganized environment. If things are a mess, it stresses me out and I am definitely not as efficient as I could be.
ReplyDeleteI need to get more organized! Thank you for these tips!
ReplyDeleteSharing this with my sister as she sure needs help!
ReplyDeleteOrganizing your work space is so important for anyone that wants to achieve success. The Organized Life Planner is something that I could really use along with the little organizer containers for my work space. An organizer is something I have not gotten yet but really need. Thanks for sharing the tips.
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These are cool tips. I admit I've been little messy since I have lesser cleaning time. After have read this, I think it's time to clean up. Thanks for sharing.
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