Tips For Organizing your Home Office

​Many of us think that the home office is a sanctuary, a place where we can relax, focus, and get things done. When we are so focused on our work, the area can become disorganized and cluttered. So here are some tips for cleaning and organizing your home office while at the same time get focused on your work and keep your productivity level at its peak.

​Clear desk, clear mind
If your desk is cluttered, you can quickly become distracted. When you are distracted because of clutter that surround the area, you can’t be fully productive. There’s a study which proves that clutter clogs up your visual field, and that, in turn, clogs up your brain. In other words, your mind doesn’t know what to do with all of the visual stimulation going on at your desk. Fortunately, here is a simple solution – make your desk as clear as possible.

Group similar items together
Create a draw where you can store tools, cords, papers, user manuals, camera equipment, electronics, adapters, and all sorts of computer stuff. When these things are not stored in one place, you will find it difficult to find a user manual or a cord, or anything else, when you need it. When you do this, you can easily see what you need.

Prune your paper piles
Start by placing all your paper piles into one area. Keep them in a single collection. Create a space within your workplace for papers that need immediate action, store paper associated with ongoing projects in an area that is easily accessible and within your view, and establish a permanent filing system for reference.

Conceal Cables and Wires
Be sure to label the cords that connect different components, as well as the cable to the power supply. Bundle wires together to reduce on cord clutter. For example, keep computer speaker wires with stereo speaker wires. Use fabric softener sheets for cleaning CDS and DVDs.

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