Start the Season off on the right foot with a clean organized desk. Spring Cleaning is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace or home office. Here you will find 4 easy ways to refresh your desk and start the season with a clear space and mind.
1. Green Cleaning
First of all, take everything off your desk. Yes... E-ve-ry-thing: keyboard, mouse, pens, pencils, mugs, water bottles, phone charger, paper pad...
Fill your cleaning kit with eco-friendly products. Cut down on the amount of plastic packaging in your home with DIY natural cleaning products made from pantry staples, such as vinegar and baking soda. If you love scented products, search for DIY natural cleaner “recipes” with essential oils. Give your desk a good scrub. Get it clean. This is important. Make an easy DIY cleaner for which you will need:
2. Hide all the Clutter
Before bringing everything back to your desk do a purge, toss out any unused tools, old mugs, non-working pens and other clutter. Keep only what makes you happy, and what you really need.
In addition to being visually unpleasing, having a disorganized desk can make it harder for you to focus and process information, according to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Clutter competes for your attention, and it creates stress, anxiety, and guilt.
Instead of keeping office supplies on your desktop, stash them out-of-sigh in a neatly organized drawer. Take a moment to designate and organize, the top drawer is helpful to keep the most used tools.
If you don't have drawers or if you work in a common space, find stylish bins, baskets and boxes. Even a simple tray can make the trick and make things look organized. If your desk is clutter free, most likely your mind will also be.
3. Find a cute pot and plant
Bring the joy of gardening into your home. A nice view is an energy booster. Indoor gardening is not a chore! You just need to set a reminder to water your plants as indicated on the pot and watch your plant grow day by day!
- Anthurium
- Peace Lily
- Boston Fern
- Succulents
- Ponytail Palm
- Orchid
4. Set your desktop according to your needs
Create Personal Space. Keep on hand the tools you use the most. Pens, notepads paper, or laptop and notebook, or scissors and glue, it will all depend on what activity you do the most when you sit down to work. Segment your desk and designate locations for specific items.
Remembering ideas uses energy. If you want to remember something you need to keep it in your mind until it you are able to write about it. That’s mental energy I could be using for something else. Always Keep a notebook close by and on top of your desk.
So, you will have to follow these tips:
- Get your layout right
- Mind your office supplies
- Don't go overboard with personal knick-knacks.
- Embrace white space
- Prioritize your work flow
- Reassess frequently
This is so useful! Thank you for sharing !
ReplyDeleteClearing your desk definitely helps to clear your mind. And if you have old pens, and broken stuff, plan to get new ones at www.serendipity-paper.com!
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