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Organizing Your Work Life

By: David Korn

Learning how to organize your work life can help you to become more productive. It is important to leave an impression on fellow coworkers and customers. Therefore, organizing your work area will be important. I will provide some tips on work organization in the different sections of the office.

Desk: The desk follows the same idea as I outlined in the home office section. Many times people leave their desks messy. This may not necessarily look good in the eyes of coworkers. They may see you as disorganized and not in control. Therefore, keeping a tidy desk can give everyone a sense of calm.

Office Room: Much like the home office, having a neat office room will look good to others. Having at least two chairs and a couch, if there is space, can provide a welcoming atmosphere. Make sure items around the trash bin are placed inside it. If necessary, use paper trays that can stack. An example can be one for an inbox and one for an outgoing box.

Office Floor: Sometimes we are in a position to watch over other employees. Most companies utilize a cleaning service, but sometimes more constant supervision is required. If you wish to make your office floor look organized, look out for clutter on the floor. If a workspace is a mess, let your employee know to clean up their act. Having an impressive office floor is necessary for guests and businesses.

Projects: Project management is a whole book on its own, but there are some tips that can help with this topic. One of my favorite programs is the spreadsheet. I find this to be simpler and easier than database programs. You can organize your tasks in a spreadsheet. Utilizing the edit-find feature can save a lot of time. When working with other people, staying on top of them will prove useful. Organize meetings once in a while to keep everyone in check.

Contacts: Most people use a rolodex to organize their address book. You can also use the address book that is in your computer or an e-mail client. Make sure you place names and numbers in these devices as soon as possible. Leaving them around the desk on notes can cause you to lose them.

Having a clean and neat work environment will make your life easier. It will also make the lives easier for your guests, coworkers, and others. Being and staying organized will minimize stress and same a lot of time. Then you can focus more on productivity with your time.