What’s in a desk?

Organizing for productivity…

Take a look at your desk. Is it setting you up for productivity?

Here’s mine…

An ergonomic keyboard keeps me comfortable when typing for long

periods.

I customize the special buttons on my mouse so I can switch

windows and view my desktop quickly… in one click.

I use multiple computer input methods. Sometimes a mouse is better suited to some tasks and other times a trackpad is best.

I try not to litter my desktop with icons and make a point of “cleaning it” regularly. Making your icons “super big” helps,

because you run out of space more quickly. ;)

I clean out my downloads folder and

organize my files.

TWO monitors. One for my main work area. The other for background and side tasks.

I clear my desk of distractions. (Or at least try!) Admittedly,

Twitter can be a distraction, but I place it on my second monitor to

keep it out of my main workspace.

I keep my to do list open on my second monitor (not pictured), so I

can plan my work “at a glance.” I use the app “Clear.”

I keep my favorite pens on hand. Also a pencil, highlighter, and other writing implements “just in case.”

Old school post it notes still have a place on my desk. Especially to take notes during calls. I try

not to let them pile up.

I have a side desk, not pictured, for office supplies. They’re easy

to grab, but out of the way.

A place for water… to keep my fluids up. Maybe a healthy snack on hand?

I like Coke, too. ;)

A little bit of fun and humor never hurts… like my red “Office Space” stapler.

How do you organize your work space?

What sets you up for success?

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