'What does it take to inspire you to clean up your toxic office space?'

What does it take to inspire you to clean up your toxic office space?

By Disorganization at 04/20/2007 17:35

Reading what this person had to say, I found much of myself in her dilemma. I was tripping over files on the floor and had every surface covered with this, that and the other thing. There was disorganization everywhere. The worst part was I had no idea how to go about reorganizing.

In this video are some absolutely great tips on organizing your workspace, from beginning to end:

• You must remove everything from your workspace so you can decide what is essential to you and what needs to be eliminated from your space
• Donate, donate, donate everything that is usuable that you do not need, leaving room for the important items
• Assign everything a home or space. Define every shelf, desk surface and drawer to make sure everything has a purpose.
• Buy fabulous containers. Organizing can be FUN! From Barbie pink file folders to neat files on rollers, whatever strikes your fancy to make your office totally enjoyable but neat.
• The essential items should be close to you and easily accessible to promote creativity. You may put magazines that are important to you in a magazine rack front and center. You may need some binders on your work surface or a nearby shelf to hold ideas. You will need an organized supply drawer.
• One of the most important things is to make sure your desktop is free of clutter. It will increase your energy and even your overall attitude.