In ordered environments, our brains tend to reduce cognitive load \u2013 providing mental clarity and increasing productivity. This enables us to get more work done or use our available time much more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a few products you can use to organise your desk space. Some desktop essentials<\/a> that we frequently recommend include desk tidies<\/a> and drawers<\/a>. But these are just essentials. In this article, we\u2019ll be going in depth on how to organise your desk for maximum productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Organising your desk space when it\u2019s empty makes the process much simpler. To start, clean your desk of everything \u2013 yes, everything. Make sure your desk is dust free for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t panic. You\u2019ll be adding your items back soon. In the meantime, make sure you keep frequently used items like pens and notepaper to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need somewhere to store your things in the meantime, use a spacious storage container<\/a>. You\u2019ll be able to use it as additional storage space later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s time to be brutal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only keep the items you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making sure you have enough space is essential, especially if you\u2019re working in a smaller space like a home office. While it\u2019s not always black and white, taking a binary approach will help you to quickly decide what\u2019s needed and what\u2019s just there for the sake of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this seems too harsh, any \u2018just in case\u2019 items can be stored in a nearby drawer or that storage container for safekeeping or occasional use. Everything else? Bin it<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Work smarter not harder by selecting items that serve a functional purpose. Examples of smart storage include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should keep the items you frequently use nearby. Items that aren\u2019t picked up every day can be kept a little further away or deeper in a drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n And while we\u2019re at it, don\u2019t neglect verticality when designing your new desk space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proper posture minimises back pain, meaning that you don\u2019t have to deal with that pain in or out of work. Laptop and monitor risers<\/a> ensure your devices are at eye level for greater comfort and reduced neck strain. Likewise, copyholders<\/a> also elevate important documents to eye level. Many risers and copyholders are adjustable, meaning you can adapt them to suit your height and working style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter trays<\/a> can often be stacked, keeping the documents you may need to access away from your main working area. This keeps everything organised and pain free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cluttered wires are an unfortunate inevitability in an office space. But when properly managed, you\u2019ll hardly know they\u2019re there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cable ties, clips and wraps<\/a> are all suitable options. Not only do they make your desk cleaner, but they also create a safer working environment by removing trip hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any seemingly monumental task, breaking it down into manageable chunks can help a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by mapping out your desk space, either mentally or with a quick sketch on a sticky note<\/a>. Desk drawers should be used to store personal items, as well as infrequently used products like ink or toner cartridges<\/a>. Items on the desktop should be used on a daily basis. If it\u2019s not used every<\/strong> day, it goes in the drawer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that you need enough space to work, so ensuring your workspace is as open as possible is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now it\u2019s time to add personality to your office space by choosing items that make you happy, such as a treasured family photo. This is a great way to express your creativity at work. Be careful not to clutter your desk, though. Keep personal touches minimal but enough to make your desk unmistakably \u2018you\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, labelling<\/a> or colour coding desk drawers allows you to create your own desktop organisational system that makes sense to you and fits your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll need to clean your desk again at some point. How often you do depends on the amount of space you have and what items are on your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What matters most is that you clean your desk at the same time, every time. This will enable you to create a routine you\u2019ll stick to. The cleaning supplies<\/a> you\u2019ll need include things like cleaning cloths<\/a> and wipes<\/a>. Taking any items off the desk prior to cleaning will make the process easier and quicker as the largest surface can then be cleaned in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When thinking about storage solutions that are effective and last, you\u2019ll need products like storage boxes<\/a> and lever arch files<\/a>. If you need to store a large number of documents, consider buying a filing cabinet<\/a> for a durable, high-capacity storage solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organising with labels or colour coding allows you to quickly locate items you haven\u2019t accessed in a while and may have forgotten the location of. Sorting either alphabetically or by date are both good systems to implement, so go with whatever works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that\u2019s how to organise your desk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Cartridge People, we have everything you need for optimal desk storage and cleaning. We also carry a wider range of office supplies<\/a> to maintain your productivity at work, as well as a comprehensive selection of ink and toner cartridges from all the well-known brands like HP<\/a> and Brother<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find practical tips for how to organise your work desk here. 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