{"id":8751,"date":"2023-06-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=8751"},"modified":"2023-06-02T09:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T13:34:20","slug":"15-fantastic-tips-to-for-a-clutter-free-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/15-fantastic-tips-to-for-a-clutter-free-office\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fantastic Tips to for a Clutter-Free Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you want to have a clutter-free office<\/a> or workspace? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking to keep things neat, tidy<\/a>, and clutter-free on a regular basis? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offices are busy places, with lots going on at any moment in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No wonder clutter seems to magically appear through the workweek while you’re working on a project or assignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, with the right mindset and tips, you can keep things in order during the week with minimal fuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you’ll find a collection of fifteen quick tips to help you keep clutter at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare an incoming box\/space\/container.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to give your basic office inbox<\/a> an upgrade!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designate a specific container or area in your office for incoming items such as postal mail, packages, deliveries, and other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea here is that all incoming items will be contained, from your daily postal mail, to small packages, interoffice materials, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t have to search for things in your work space because everything will be located in one specific area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this doesn\u2019t absolve you from processing items in the box, you\u2019ll still have to do so every day, or every couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

File papers on a regular basis.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to deal with multiple papers and files is to just file them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These items belong in a filing cabinet<\/a>, drawer, or binder, and not sitting on top of, beside, or underneath your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, when everything is properly filed away, you can find what you need in a pinch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try filing items at the end of every week when work slows down before the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hate filing? Delegate the task to an assistant, intern, or other office helper.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install a recycling bin.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make it easy for you to dispose of recyclable waste and refuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a recycling bin or label a trash can as \u201crecycling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place it near your office door, or underneath a light switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No more wondering where\/if\/how to recycle papers!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create project bins or containers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contain materials for your projects<\/a> and assignments by using large bins or containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could use large wicker baskets, medium-sized wooden or leather file holders, or any other container of your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can store papers, files, reports, books, electronics, materials, and other relevant items inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is it easy for you to have everything readily available to you at a moment\u2019s notice, but it allows you to keep your desk clear, and prevents all of your project work from getting mixed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to work on a project? Pull out the bin and materials, and replace the items when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contain office supplies.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Corral pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, staples, and other office items<\/a> in small containers, or shallow desk organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth going through your desk drawers, the top of your desk, and other areas of your office to see what items you have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to easily find a tool when you need it, plus, you won\u2019t have to worry about misplacing or losing items you just purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep sticky notes under control.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you use a lot of sticky notes on and around your desk? You might want to consider how you use these office supplies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, this isn\u2019t to say you shouldn\u2019t use sticky notes, but rather how you interact with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019ve got fifty sticky notes stuck to your computer monitor, and always feel distracted as you work, remove the notes and transfer information into a notebook, or at least a single sheet of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you could set an expiration date for your notes; you could jot down a few key to-dos on a sticky note, and the recycle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, you could use information on sticky notes just as reminders, or brief comments on paper memos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully utilize bookcases, shelves, and drawers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you making the most of the storage space in your office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s as easy as transferring a stack of books<\/a> from the floor to a bookcase, installing shelving for open files, and placing office supplies in empty drawers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a good look around your workspace. How can you make the most out of the storage available to you?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curate your personal items.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being surrounded by carefully curated, beautiful, and inspirational art, decor, and books, can make your workspace a bit more personable, and pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, you don\u2019t have to jam pack it from wall to wall with your stuff from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re drowning in personal items from home, it\u2019s time to do some decluttering<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by picking out a handful of items to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, you don\u2019t have to collect everyone else\u2019s workspace hand-me-downs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say no to freebies or other office ephemera that you really don\u2019t want, or need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep and display items that truly resonate with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll notice a big difference in your outlook when you take in your surroundings.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think twice before printing documents.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before printing out any emails, reports, memos, or agendas, ask yourself whether or not you will actually need the item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will there be copies provided in your upcoming meeting? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you take notes on a tablet or notebook?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will you only glance at the item briefly, and then recycle it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It pays to think twice before pressing the \u201cPrint\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adopt a no-storage policy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Offices shouldn\u2019t be used as haphazard dumping grounds for large quantities of materials, products, and samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what storerooms, warehouses, and utility closets are for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, with all that stuff sitting around you, how are you going to get your work done?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to identify other appropriate spaces in your company\u2019s building in which to store items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask for help to move the offending items in question, and reclaim some much-needed office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have lunch away  <\/i>from your desk.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crumbs, spilled drinks, empty mugs, dirty spoons, and plates\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You needn\u2019t clutter up your workspace with dish ware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your lunch<\/a> and snack breaks in the company cafeteria, break room, outdoors in a picnic area or park, or at a local restaurant or cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will you enjoy a break from your work, there will be less stuff to clean up and deal with at your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eliminate unnecessary office furniture.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How many chairs and tables do you need in your office or cubicle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you can only sit\/stand or work upon a single flat surface at any given period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a list of the furniture you absolutely need in your office, and make plans to remove the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycle those stacks of magazines, newspapers, and journals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Free up some space in your office by getting rid of those stacks of print media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many publications are available online, and you can always make a trip to the library, or request an interlibrary loan for items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t want to part with your collection? See if your company has an on-site library to which you can donate materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the very least, recycle the most outdated items and keep only what you need or will reference over the next several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get rid of junk postal mail, email, and telemarketers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t yet reduced the amount of information being sent to you, you\u2019re missing out on some much-needed peace of mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a few minutes to remove your name from marketing and telemarketing lists, and reap the benefits of less clutter for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re located in the U.S., you can visit the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s website by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tidy up your workspace at the end of the day.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Push in your chair, clear off your desk, shut drawers, file folders and papers, return books to shelves, and generally put things back where they belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just doing this at the end of every day will help keep your workspace clean, and in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? Do you battle clutter in your office or workspace? What steps do you take on a regular basis to keep things in shipshape order? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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