KEEP WORKING TABLE ORGANIZED

5 EASY WAYS TO KEEP WORKING TABLE ORGANIZED
Clean and clear office desk is always appreciated. Organized working table reflects psychological and physical behavior of persons doing work over there. It shows person is systematic, organized and does not procrastinate the work, very specific and well behaved.

Why to keep your desk clean:-

1) Less distraction

2) Focused on current / important issue

3) Less chances to loss any paper

4) Ease in locating desired document

5) Psychological peace in terms of less pressure, feeling of situation under control

Hindrances to keep desk clean:-

1) Procrastination

2) Less importance of filing system

Clean working desk indicates:-

1) Systematic & organized person

2) Person’s clarity of thoughts

3) Enjoy doing work

4) Give importance to small but significant things

5) Like peace of mind

Clean and systematic Desk (Pictures from internet)

Here are 5 basic things we can do to keep table in order:- 

1) Prioritize work and hence the document:- Generally we are habitual to keep all working papers on the desk and avoid to file it or keep it on proper assigned place. Through we are working on limited paper / file, we keep on accumulating documents on desk, thinking these can be organized at time later. This is our biggest mistake. Such heaps of files affect our working efficiency, surrounding environment and atmosphere. We are unable to locate relevant document from such piles of paper. In order to overcome this paper anxiety, prioritize your assignments. Take one task at a time. Retain papers only to related work doing at that time. File rest of the documents. By doing this, we can concentrate on specific assignment, locate any paper easily and can do work in systematic and efficient manner.

2) Define location to each object: - Your office desk has many objects like pen stand, desktop, telephone, and water bottle; file carrier, paper weight, stationary etc…Try to optimize the space of table. Define place to each utilities. Accessories should be kept in such a way that it should be easily accessible and convenient.

3) Utilize the space: - Make use of horizontal as well as vertical space of your desk. Always use vertical board space effectively. To do list, important contact no. , major projects highlights etc. and your personal objects like family photo, object that inspire your etc. can be pinned on desk board. This will reduce desk space considerably.

4) Reduce paper work: - Do not carry or keep irrelevant paper. Try to avoid accumulation of waste paper. Properly document the loose paper in the folder.

5) Look at the desk while leaving:-At the end of the day, when you leave your desk then check your table. Keep all the left out things in their places. Clear all papers, arrange documents properly.

Above mentioned are the easiest ways to keep your desk tidy. In the next morning, you yourself will appreciate the clean desk.

Results of keeping table clean:-
1) Increase in efficiency

2) Focus on important assignment

3) Locating paper/ documents as and when required in no time

4) Feeling of doing work in correct direction

5) Appreciation from people and seniors.