Organizers Lead to an Organized Desk & Work Areas
As I work at other desks during my substitute teaching, or have occasion to view them, I’ve become more aware of the various types of items used for keeping one’s papers, pencils, books, notebooks, paper clips, rubber bands, etc. together.
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I’ve gradually discovered, that those who use some type of organizer for their desk top and other work areas generally have a more orderly area.
I’m able to find the items they want me to use easier and more quickly. Organizers seem to save time and have needed items at one’s fingertips. Now the person who works there most of the time may find easily what they’re looking for midst the clutter. But generally areas without organizers or organization of some type appear more cluttered.
Now I look at my work areas at at home, I realize I need to become even better organized. I have some organizers, but they’re not the most efficient. I spend too much time looking for things.
So…even though I’ve tried to do better, I need to take a long look at what I’m doing in my various work areas (unfortunately in our multigenerational home, I’m working in several areas). Also, my husband has a renovating plan going on at the moment, and my daughter is redecorating and moving to the loft area. So restructuring goes on around me.
So…..I’m trying to find the best methods for having my work at my fingertips and being able to move the most important items easily when I have to relocate temporarily.
Any suggestions for the mobile writer and home business owner?
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I am often made fun of for my obsession with office supplies. I am also often told that I have a bit of an OCD issue because I am always cleaning and re organzing things. I have issues with my work space currently because we have such a small area to work in, and I have way too many projects going on at once.
Have you ever tried something like a writing binder? You can it in many different ways depending on the type of writing that you do. I have one that is for my three blogs. Each blog is it’s own tab, it was kind of messy until I read a post on Problogger.net about a blog binder. I now have it oragnized like she suggested, in each blog section you have a couple of different blank sheets of paper. On the top you have a short description of what that page will be used for. These are the ones that I have; Article Ideas, Must do list (the things that need immediate protection), Running To-Do List, Blogs to visit (to learn about your niche).
I have another binder that is just for my freelance writing. I have a different section for each company and have the same general idea of pages. I write down whatever assignments I have, or sites they recommend writing like. I also write down any ideas or questions that come to mind so that I try to do things in a specific order each day. I am one of those people who every time I do one task I come up with 5 more to replace it so detailed organized to-do lists is very important to me.
I also keep a folder of things that I need to read or review so that they are easy to access at any free moment.
Thanks, Tina, for visiting My Organized Biz and sharing your organizational tips.
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