Time Management Tips to Get

Control of a Messy Desk

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The Impact of Having A Messy Desk

Research shows that most people spend at

least 30 minutes to an hour a day looking for

things

But it’s not just time you lose in keeping a messy

desk. Many people notice their levels of

productivity and motivation suffer as a result of

their chaotic surroundings

Develop a Minimalist Mindset

Do you really need all those items currently

cluttering up your desk space?

Aim to restrict the amount of stationery on your

desk.

Tidy away anything you don't use on a regular

basis.

Invest in additional storage units or shelving.

Develop a Minimalist Mindset Cont...

If you are prone to hoarding you will need to

work doubly hard to take decisive action.

Remember and repeat this mantra:

'store it, bin it or shred it'

De-clutter Regularly

Once you've achieved a tidy workspace, you'll

want to keep it that way.

Devise a system for de-cluttering on a regular

basis.

De-clutter Regularly Cont...

Set aside time each week for a good de-clutter

or

Use ten minutes at the end of every hour and tidy

your desk as you go along

Choose a method that you will stick to and make it

part of your regular work ritual.

Go Paperless!

Increase your awareness around how much

paper you currently use

● Think carefully before printing things out

● Start e-signing documents and contracts

● Scan existing paperwork onto your computer

● Opt for e-copies of bills, statements or

invoices wherever possible

Deal With Digital Clutter

We often allow our computers to become

cluttered with outdated files or programs we no

longer need.

Having to shift through unused clutter on your

hard drive can make it harder to find the items

you do want to use.

The same goes for email.

Deal With Digital Clutter Cont...

Invest time in de-cluttering your digital space:

● Remove unused files and programs from your computer

● Create easily identifiable folders to store your files

● Action all email messages then delete them from your inbox (after all

emails are only a delivery system prompting you to take action)

● If you need to hold onto an email create a folder outside of the inbox and

move it there – set a time limit on how long you need to keep it for

Thank you for watching

Start implementing these tips and you could

potentially be saving yourself an extra half hour

each day.

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