| According to Declan Treacy's book, "Clear Your | | | | Here are the three different kinds of clutter you can |
| Desk!", an average office worker in UK has a backlog | | | | get rid off instantly to de-clutter your office. |
| of over 40 hours of paperwork at any one time, and | | | | 1.) Holding on to old books impedes new ideas and |
| he or she spends over 22 minutes each day looking | | | | new ways of thinking. Learn to let go the old books |
| for lost documents because the filing is not up to | | | | that you don't refer to on a day-to-day basis. Give |
| date. | | | | them to local library. |
| A clear desk unleashes your creativity, | | | | 2.) Clear out all the pens and other accessories that |
| job-satisfaction, and productivity. Lots of paperwork | | | | you don't use on a day to day basis. Do you really |
| confines you and your abilities. Clearing up your desk | | | | need a 6 hole binder on your desk if you don't use it |
| is one of the best habits to have in today's | | | | regularly? Consider letting it go. |
| overwhelming workspace. It is important to de-clutter | | | | 3.) Get rid of all the old files and folders that you |
| your digital desk as well. Backing up the important | | | | don't use on a regular basis. Electronic files and old |
| files and emails is easier than ever. Individuals with | | | | emails are the same way. Back them up using |
| cluttered desktop and inbox are stressed and | | | | modern technology. Archieve them. But don't let |
| over-worked. It is best to start off your day with | | | | them sit in front of you if you don't use it regularly. |
| clear desk and clean desktop. | | | | 4.) Prioritize your "action-items". Don't let the |
| An internal "clean your desk day" happens on last | | | | information age take over your life. Attain the skills |
| Friday of April every year. This day is dedicated to | | | | of "selective ignorance"as described by Tim Ferris in |
| clearing clutter from your office. Using message pads, | | | | his book "four hour work week". |
| post-it notes, and sticky notes adds to the problem | | | | All the successful entrepreneurs and business |
| of cluttered desks. Work-area is filled with clutter and | | | | executives have one thing in common. They keep |
| reminders when this practice is over-done. Post-it | | | | their offices and desk clean of clutter. This helps |
| notes not only clutter your office-spaces. It also | | | | them think clearly, which ultimately helps them act |
| clutters your mind. This makes you feel burdened. | | | | decisively. Decisive action is the life-source of all |
| When the information is centralized and organized, life | | | | successful people. It springs from de-cluttered spaces |
| becomes a lot easier and efficient. | | | | and clear mind. |