Tip of the Month – Declutter your Desk!

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Declutter your Desk

by Peggy Hughes

Clear your desktop, organize your files and purge outdated items. Sounds simple – doesn’t it?

Here is how to start: Since most desktop clutter relates to paper – set up a paper management system:

  • Label four file boxes/trays IN, ACTION, FILE and READ; Sort your desktop papers into these trays (TIP – use a pretty basket for your READ file). As you are sorting your FILE items, remember to separate current information from archival items.
  • Store archival information in plastic containers in a location away from your office.
  • Once a day, empty your IN box; once a day, review your ACTION items and once per week, empty your FILE and READ containers
  • For all of your loose business cards, get them into your contact database. However, if you look at a card, and cannot put a face to the name – TOSS IT!
  • Don’t forget to purge – and be ruthless.

Make a promise to put work things away at the end of every day – happy decluttering.

Top ‘O the Mornin to you… Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2008!

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