Small tips for keeping your workspace tidy
1. Only keep what you really need on and near your desk
- Use trays for any papers you need to read.
- Prepare a container for pens and pencils and have it near your workspace.
2. Don’t leave any drinks on your desk
Go to the kitchen when you want a drink or, if you prefer, leave the drink on a small table near your workspace.
3. Reduce the amount of paper you use
Try to keep as much information as possible in folders on your computer. Before printing a document, ask yourself, “Do I really need to read this document on paper?”.
4. Scan your notes
If you have a lot of papers (newspapers, notes, spreadsheets, etc.), use a scanner and keep a digital copy in PDF format on your computer.
5. Use your smartphone to take pictures of things you need to remember
For example, take a picture of your own note, the name and address of a place you need to visit, or a diagram you need for school.
