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Organize Your Desk 
Top 5 Strategies to Maintain Your Desk by Barb Friedman Some people might say that a cluttered desk means that there is a cluttered mind to go with it. While that may not always be true, a cluttered desk certainly can be an unpleasant sight as well as causing stress in the workplace. What is the perfect desk? Your desk should reflect the professional that you are. When colleagues visit your office, the best role model you can set is to be organized and in control. Set up workflow systems that support your goals and allow you to be doing the most important tasks in a timely manner. Follow these 5 strategies to maintain your desk. You will be more productive, more professional and less stressed. 1) Create activity stations within your desk. In otherwords, have an area devoted to all stationery items; an area for telephone directories and accessories; a drawer or two dedicated to current files. 2) Store often used items closer to you. Always keep the most important and most often used items nearest to their point of use. Thus,if you frequently take notes throughout the day, several notepads should be in a drawer of your desk, or perhaps in a credenza storage area directly behind your desk. 3) Process paper daily. Open the mail and route accordingly. File, Act and Toss as dictated. Schedule time for paperwork at least once or twice a day. 4) Clean up your desk. Clean up your desk at the end of every day and check your schedule for the next day. Store items in their assigned place. 5) Containerize. Containerize like items for efficiency and convenience. When a replacement is needed, they will be stored together in an easy to reach manner. When you commit to making the changes necessary, you will dramatically increase your productivity, be more focused, and reduce your stress. A sense of control will return to your schedule and you will be prepared to handle any situation you are confronted with. What are YOU waiting for? Begin to organize your desk today and regain a sense of balance in your work day. It’s worth it! © 2005 - Barb Friedman - Organize IT Get organizing tips, ideas articles and more at the Organized IT web site. http://www.organizeitbiz.com Editors and publishers may reprint this article as long as it's reprinted in its entirety and the signature line remains intact. Please direct a courtesy copy to 
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