Declutter Your Workspace

The environment in which you work in can say a lot about you. If there are papers stacked high, loose ends spread all about, old coffee cups and mugs littering your desk space, not only is it cluttering your space but it is also cluttering your mind.

You cannot work clearly and consistently within a messy space. While some thrive within an organized chaos, it can actually cause you more harm than good and slow down your productivity. Let’s think about that for a second. If you need a specific paper or folder, and you are surrounded by several, or you tucked it into a “safe space” to remember where it is, what are the chances you will actually remember where that has gone? Regardless, by giving yourself a decluttered work space, you declutter your mind and free up valuable real estate to do things more efficiently.

Whether you work at a small desk, or within a cubicle, even if you have a large office, the more you fill it with madness, the less you are likely to accomplish. The amount of time wasted trying to find something is lost versus having an affective system in place. And staying on top of this system is key to prevent major overhaul cleanups and allows you to move around your space seamlessly.

Depending on what you do, if you work from home or if you’re in an office, more often than not, less is more when it comes to office supplies. There is no need to hoard a hundred pens and pencils, or a million types of papers and folders. Find something you like to work with, and stick with it. Have a designated spot for everything. Within a drawer, filing system, pencil holder on top of your desk, within a bookshelf, create shelving on a wall, or even stacking risers or hanging items like you would in a locker or from a door hanging organizer, there are loads of ways to clear your space and maintain order.

Your workspace can say a lot about you, and by having a clean and clear area you will likely have a more clean and clear mind to work with. Trinkets and photos, while are nice and personalize a space, can add up quickly and typically are more distracting, so keep these limited. Take less time thinking about where you put that or how to work within the madness and more time actually getting the job done. It shows effort and accuracy. It provides freedom and clarity. All of which make you a better at your job.

Melanie xoxox