TIP OF THE DAY: STAY ORGANIZED AT WORK!

Staying organized at work can be tough. There’s always someone you have to call back, emails that need to be sent out and pending deadlines (who hasn’t missed one or two of those?)

But keeping things in order and de-cluttered pays off – it will help you get through your workday with less stress! A few tips to keep your cubicle or office neat:

• Keep your desk as open as possible: Small items like paperclips, pen caps, or sticky notes clutter your desk fast! Either keep those items organized in a drawer, or try an organizational calendar to keep office accessories in plain view.

• Keep all your tasks/assignments/deadlines in one place: Your life will be made much easier if you don’t have to consult your notebook for appointments, your agenda for deadlines, your computer desktop for conference times…you get the idea. Have one planner or journal with all these things written down in one place for easy referencing.

• Take time to straighten up: There will be times when things get hectic at work…it’s inevitable. Make sure you take a moment a few times during the day to stop what you’re doing and straighten up your area. File away loose papers and put books or magazines back on the shelf. Anything that you’re no longer currently working on will only be a distraction if you leave it sitting on your desk.

What are some of the ways that you stay organized at work? Comment below to leave your tips and tricks.

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