Cleaning Up Your Computer

Just like your desk, your computer can get a little cluttered too. Lucky for you it’s National Clean Your Computer Month. Set aside time to go through your digital “paperwork.”
You can approach cleaning your computer the same as when you clean your desk:
·   File documents
·   Convert file types
·   Discard files you don’t need
·   Empty the trash out at the end

Make sure you backup all your records! You can never be too sure, so there’s nothing wrong with two or three storage solutions.


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Doing Things On Purpose

A key aspect to staying organized is remembering what you’re doing. Really try to focus your thoughts on what you’re doing at the moment. We all have a million things running through our heads that we have to remember to do; even running out the door, it seems, there’s always at least 10 things you have to make sure to do before you leave.
Keep a notepad near you to write things down that are going through your head. Don’t use your phone to take notes because some kind of notification will probably distract you. (I’m looking at you, Facebook!)
Pay attention to where you put things. We’re all guilty of this. There’s nothing like looking for your phone that’s in your hand or your glasses that are on top of your head.
Don’t self-sabotage because you’re rushing. Being mindful of what you’re doing and where you put things will prevent that panicky feeling of forgetting something or feeling crunched for time.

Clean Off Your Desk Day

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There comes a time when you’re working at your desk and you become so frustrated with everything that is strewn across it. It happens to the best of us. Take time before diving into your next project to declutter. Remember: there’s a difference between to-dos and projects. To-dos are everyday tasks, and projects are less regular. But, if you can manage to clear your space now You’ll feel refreshed, relieved, and ready to take on the coming challenges.
Here are some tips for cleaning off your desk:
·   Have folders ready to file away papers
·   Keep a garbage can nearby
·   Have a planner handy so you can write down tasks
·   Pick a time when you will have the least interruptions

Packing Away the Holidays

The holidays have come and gone and the New Year is here. It’s time to pack away all the decorations, all the wrapping paper and gift bags. Schedule time to do it either a little everyday or one day where you sweep through the whole house. Think about what your schedule will allow you to do. If you find that you have a lot of interruptions or get distracted easily, then break it up into 15 or 30 minutes everyday.
If you’re packing away ornaments then save the old, ripped tissue paper to wrap and protect them. And, if you’re storing everything in bins, label them and go into detail about what’s in the box. This way you won’t be digging through every box because six of them are labeled Christmas. You want to make it easy to find things in a year when you pull it all out again.

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