It’s easy to get distracted by the little things that life throws your way.
De-clutter your desk, and life, from distractions by using these simple tips to
organize your workspace and increase your
productivity. 1. De-junk Sort out all the loose papers, notes, magazines, and any other items that
need to be addressed. File away what you need, recycle what you don’t, and save
what you think you may need for the future. If you’re like me, you may have
endless magazine tear-outs that you have saved for inspiration. Start that file
or scrapbook you’ve been meaning to begin—it’ll clear your desk, and your mind,
of
distractions. 2. Tech issues There’s nothing more annoying than an automatic update request filling your
screen when you’re in the middle of a deadline. Set aside some time to update
your computer’s virus protection, while also installing any new software that
you may need. Keep on top of your digital filing, and clear out any cookies or
temporary internet files that may be slowing down your computer’s
productivity. 3. Backup and storage We all know we should do this regularly, and it’s only when a crisis happens
that we wish we had followed the sensible advice. Save your important and
sensitive documents to external storage, as well as any picture and media files
that you couldn’t bear to
loose. 4. Desk accessories Some companies have instated a clean desk policy to keep employees focused
and organized. Invest in some proper filing for your desk such as a box,
magazine files, or a simple tray to keep your papers in line. Why not
accessorize with a matching pen pot or
mousemat? 5. Color coding Consider color-coding your in tray so you have visual cues for your
organization. I have a purple file for documents I need each week, a green file
for my writing, and a yellow file for important details, such as log-in
information. No more scrabbling to find an all-important
password! 6. Social media This is perhaps the biggest distraction of them all. Five minutes checking
your Twitter feed can easily turn into so much longer. Consider downloading apps
like AntiSocial, which blocks specified amounts of time to social networking
sites, and Focus, which helps to isolate certain windows on your
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