A cluttered workspace can overwhelm and interrupt your train of thought,
making it difficult to stay on task.
A tidy desk is not only visually appealing,
it also provides a better working environment.
Here are some tips on how to organize your desk.
1. Do a clean-up
Before deciding on a layout, remove items that cause clutter.
Maybe you have too many pens or stacks of paper taking up valuable space.
Consider filing away loose documents in folders like Lihit Lab One Touch Folders
—simply bend the top flap back to quickly look inside and find important notes.
Each folder holds up to 60 sheets.
They come in vivid, easy-to-spot colors.
For a more orderly filing method,
the customizable Kokuyo Novita Alpha Expandable Clear Book is a great choice.
You can mix and match file holders to insert inside, and they stay put securely.
The holders come in a variety of formats as well as a rainbow of colors,
allowing you to organize your files as you like.
Once you’ve purged your workspace of unnecessary items,
you can move on to arranging it.
2. Arrange your work area
The best way to arrange your desk depends on how you work.
For most people, this means sorting items by importance.
Figure out which items you use the most often, such as pens and sticky notes,
and keep these within arm’s reach
so you don’t have to spend time searching for them.
We also recommend grouping similar items together:
you’ll have a smoother workflow if all your office supplies are in one place.
For those with a lot of small accessories,
a desk organizer like the Nakabayashi Lifestyle Tool Box is a lifesaver.
It unfolds to reveal a large compartment for pens,
with three smaller ones for accessories such as sticky notes and paper clips.
It fits neatly on desks or bookshelves when closed.
Once you’ve grouped your belongings,
you can use these Mark’s Maste Writable Washi Tapes to label them.
They can be written on with water-based pens and come in fun patterns and colors,
so you can color-code while you’re at it!
Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens are a perfect match for this washi tape
since their ink produces smooth, crisp lines.
If you prefer a minimal aesthetic,
Stalogy Circular Washi Tape Patches may be more your style.
You can assign each group a color,
then stick these colorful patches onto the items accordingly.
Because they’re made of washi paper, they’re easy to remove and reposition.
For a visually pleasing setup,
you can group your belongings by color then arrange them in rainbow order!
This will provide a neater, more cohesive desk appearance
while also making it easier to locate items.
3. Designate a no-parking zone
When you need to write something down but don’t have the deskspace for it,
your stress can increase.
Designate part of your desk as a no-parking zone
and get into the habit of not letting things sit there when you aren’t working on them.
Additionally, try to put things away once you’ve finished using them.
Otherwise, they may pile up on your desk
or get tossed into a drawer with little discretion.
4. Add a personal touch
Your workspace shouldn’t be devoid of life.
Put some meaningful objects
—photos, postcards, or inspirational quotes—
on your wall or desktop.
If you enjoy jotting down notes to yourself,
sticky notes like Appree Sticky Notes are lively additions for your desk.
Write quick reminders or even draw uplifting doodles to yourself on them
and stick them on your wall or monitor.
Just be sure to keep them to a minimum,
or else your desk might start to look cluttered again.
Do you have any other tips on how to organize your desk?
Let us know in the comments!
You can find all these products and more on JetPens.com.
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