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Home Tips > Tips By Category > Tips you can implement daily Do you have enough filing space, drawer space, writing surface or room for your computer, printer, modem, fax, etc.? There is nothing wrong with improving the look of your office, so long as it will help you improve your productivity.
If you're a pack rat, avoid a desk with more than two drawers. You'll only give yourself more places to stash items you don't need to keep.
Look for a computer stand with a hutch to hold all of your equipment and still leave you with surface room for writing or placing information before you enter it on your computer. Other options are a configuration that includes a desk, credenza and computer stand, or a desk with a return placed near a computer stand.
Make your office functional. Start with your desk. An uncluttered desk eliminates unnecessary distractions and allows you to keep your mind on the tasks needing your immediate attention. The only items you need to keep on your desk are the ones you use daily or weekly. Those may include a tape dispenser, business card holder, pen and pencil holder, desk lamp and your phone. Anything else is excess clutter.
Next, determine whether you have enough shelf space. Within a home office, space is often limited. Think vertically and add shelves near your desk. Use these shelves for the items you use less often. These could include a three-hole punch, extra supplies or an adding machine.
Stacking trays are a good tool for organizing incoming and outgoing paperwork. They only work if you take time each day to clear your "in" trays and put papers in your "out" tray. If you don't have an assistant, take a few more minutes to clear your out tray by the end of the day.
When you're working on a project and need extra supplies, save time by keeping the items you use regularly, at your fingertips. You'll reduce the number of trips away from your desk, and increase your productivity.
If you have drawers in your desk, store only the items you use often, within them. Make it easier to see what you have, by using drawer dividers. They keep everything within the drawers separated, helping you save time looking for the items you need. You could use products specifically designed for drawers or an ordinary silverware tray to keep your supplies divided. When your desk is clear, you'll spend less time searching for an open space to work, leaving you with more time to do what you need to do.
You don't have to spend a fortune to organize your home office. Take the time to find the right location for your office, evaluate whether your current furniture is meeting your needs, then set up your office so you can find what you need when you need it.
Source: www.homeofficelife.com
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