Monday 24 June 2013

low-cost tricks to a more organized desk

10 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.




10 low-cost tricks to a more organized desk 

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.



 10 low-cost tricks to a more organized desk 

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.




 10 low-cost tricks to a more organized desk 

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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