Organize Your Home Office Workspace: Practical Get Organized Advice
Your home office workspace, as with your home, needs to be well organized. Follow tips to get your started:
LAY OUT YOUR WORKSPACE
* Use “L” and “U” shaped desks for the most efficient workspaces;
* Store your gadgets and equipment — telephone, computer, etc. — on one “wing”;
* Leave the other wing free to spread out while you work;
* Have everything you need within arm’s reach;
* Place the telephone on the side of the desk opposite your writing hand. That way you can hold the telephone and take notes at the same time;
* Add a hutch for extra storage for books, supplies, and equipment; and
* Avoid cluttering your workspace by filing away personal items.
PUT ERGONOMICS TO WORK FOR YOU
* Pay special attention to your body — aches and pains aren’t normal;
* Do not generally bend, squat, or stretch whilst at your workstation;
* Place your monitor at eye level — if not, raise your monitor;
* Place your wrists flat when typing or using a mouse. If not, use a keyboard tray or wrist rest when typing; and
* When sitting, your thighs should be parallel to the floor. Your calves need to be perpendicular to the floor with feet on the ground. If they are not, adjust your chair or bring in a footrest.
ORGANIZE YOUR SUPPLY STORAGE
* Do not hoard supplies at your desk;
* Keep only what you need right now at your workstation;
* Use a separate supply area for storing bulk amounts;
* Store away extras in labeled containers and group like items together for instance writing utensils, clips, notepads, etc.;
* Place flat items (paper, sheet protectors, and folders) in stacking trays;
* Place drawer dividers in drawers to keep small items in order;
* Place envelopes and note cards in a small vertical rack; and
* Use bracket shelves above your desk for additional storage.
Follow these tips and advice and you’ll soon have a practical and efficient home office in which to work effectively and productively.
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Put into practice the tips and advice you will learn in the articles and both you and your home will be well organized allowing you to get on with living your life to the full. You’ll be amazed the difference a clutter free and organized home can make to your general wellbeing.
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