3. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this

4. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints All those handouts and notes sure pile up quickly! I started asking people to send me things electronically so I can store on my computer. Its much easier for me to keep on top of filing whats leftover. I also use OneNote to keep different kinds of files on one project together. Have you used it before? Return to Jims desk to find more clutter!

5. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Emails can be so distracting! And not all of them are important! Here are some things I do to cope with emails: 1.Ive turned off alerts. Instead I look at email after Ive finished with what Im doing. 2.Calendar appointments dont always have a lot of lead time. When I have a lot of emails, I look for calendar items first. 3.I strive to empty my email Inbox at the end of each day. As I read each email, I take immediate action on it so I am only touching each email once. Return to Jims desk to find more clutter!

6. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints z I love Post-its! They are so handy! But they can also loose their value. Before I write a Post-it, I ask myself: Do the notes pertain to a project or person? If so, I immediately document them in an online organizer like OneNote to keep similar thoughts and notes together. Periodically I review my Post-its and ask: Do I still need the reminder? Is there a better place for the note now? Return to Jims desk to find more clutter!

7. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Office supplies can become like knickknacksthey look nice but dont always have much functionality. Things I consider: 1.What supplies can I get from a common area (e.g., printer area)? What supplies do I use frequently? 2.I also removed common area supplies from my desk and moved rarely used supplies to my storage. Return to Jims desk to find more clutter!

8. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Pictures can help me create a relaxing and happy work environment. Before I add a picture to my desk, I think about: 1.What mood does it put me in? I keep only the ones that enhance a productive environment. 2.How many pictures do I already have? Keeping my pictures to one or two keeps my desk space free and available for working. Return to Jims desk to find more clutter!

9. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Your desk is where much of your work takes place. You need to be able to think of new ideas or new ways of to become more efficient. You need to be able to complete projects and your day-to-day work. Fact: It is more difficult to work at a desk dominated by mess and clutter. With an organized desk, Documents/papers are easier to find. Blank space allows your mind to relaxreducing stress. You can focus more on the work that needs to be done. You can be more creative. Are there benefits to decluttering my desk?

10. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints How can you increase your own productivity by creating a better working environment? Click on and print out the page below (opens in new browser window). Decide what personal steps you will take to make every area on your desk better. When you are done, recycle the page to complete the task!

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12. Create an action plan for Your desk! Why does this matter to me? Return to Jims Desk Hints Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this Don t read This either Do not read this Visible desk links