Breaking Bad Time Habits: Other Simple Ways to Help You Manage Your Time
Organize your desk, organize your life
This is where a good planner comes in. Again, it does not really matter what type of planner you choose, only that what you choose works for you.
When faced with disorganization, the first thing most people think is, do I really need a clear desk? When faced with a Spartan desk, people can implode. Creative types may prefer to have pictures and a semblance of clutter on their desk.
The trick here is to find the right filing system for you, so you save time looking for things. The first step is to clear out your desk. Yes, just simply remove everything. If you are eyeing mounds of paperwork, you may need a recruit or two to help you get through the mess.
Throw out outdated things and things you do not need. This includes outdated paperwork, pens that no longer work and other objects that are simply taking up space. Throw them out or send them to the recyclers.
Most people like to keep essential supplies right at the top of the desk. Find a nice mug or container and stash pencils, pens and other supplies that you use on a daily basis. Refrain from putting everything in there. Other office supplies like staplers, punchers, highlighters and Post-Its can go in your desk drawer.
Separate paperwork into a filing system that makes sense for you. Try putting like things together, like client information in one folder or inventory systems into another. Place this in drawers and label them. Better yet, invest in a metal file cabinet and place it under or beside your desk.
This filing system is also great for computers. Keep a master file on your desktop computer with the names of all your files. The initial time you invest in this master file will save you oodles of time later on, when you have forgotten a file name or two.
Now, this is only the beginning of organization. Disorganized people can clean a desk and keep files. The hard part is making them stay that way.
Two simple tips will help you here:
1. Return things to their proper place.
2. Take ten or fifteen minutes a day to re-organize everything.
Make this a habit and you will always have a beautifully clutter-free desk and PC.
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