low-cost tricks to a more organized desk
Use magnets
Make use of anything metal that’s close to your desk. A cubicle wall,
metal drawer handles, even metal screws can help you out here. You can
directly post documents on these using magnets. You could also use
magnetic bars to create a metal corkboard.
Low-cost trick to try: Using bigger magnets, you can suspend metal cases on your wall to create make-shift wall pockets for your stuff.
Label everything
One of the cheapest ways to organize those files? Label them! It can be
something as simple as writing on the folders or putting a color-coded
page mark to help you keep track. But labels do not just work on your
files. They also help you organize the plugs of your computer or your
CDs and flash drives.
Low-cost trick to try: If you don’t want to use stickers for
labels, write your labels on recycled folders or card paper, punch out a
hole in each label, thread some yarn or recycled ribbon through the
holes, and tie these DIY labels onto the items in need of labelling.
Color-code it
Another thing that works for a lot of people is color coding. Color-code
your files for faster recall. You can do this using a variety of things
that come in different colors: folders, paper clips, stickers,
post-its, ink. For instance, you can assign a color to your boss or, if
you’re still in school, assign a color to each subject.
Low-cost trick to try:With marking pens, colored tape, or even
crayons, mark those foldable colorful cardboard magazine holders to go
with your system. Then place all corresponding files in the appropriate
holder.
Use a clutter basket
Things that don’t belong on your desk somehow pile up quickly ON your
desk: magazines, kids’ toys (if you’re a parent), CDs, expired invites,
etc. So have a basket or any container close by and, throughout the day,
toss in that container anything you find on your desk that belongs
somewhere else in your house or office. Before you wrap up for the day,
spend five minutes emptying that basket by putting the contents back
where they belong.
Low-cost trick to try: An old shoebox will also work perfectly. Wrap it in old magazine covers or a pretty gift wrapper if that’s your thing.
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