Neat and Tidy in No Time
The physical environment of our workspace has a significant effect on the way that we work. When our space is a mess – so are we.
Take 10 minutes to clean up your workspace:
- Paper – Take 1 minute to organize receipts, notes, and documents into separate piles. Sift through for “to-do” lists/items so you can add them to your system later. Throw away anything you already have on your computer or is no longer relevant.
- Pens – Take 1 minute to get rid of pens (or pencils, or highlighters) that no longer work or you no longer use.
- Dust – Take 1 minute to grab a damp towel and give your desk a few swipes. If you have had your desk covered in paperwork, chances are you have not been able to give it a wipe-down in a while.
- Clothes – Take 1 minute to gather up your clothes – a sweater, a scarf, etc. – and toss them in a tote to take home (or into your clothes hamper if you are working from home).
- Cards, Toys, Office Swag – Take 1 minute to parse through the tchotchkes and get rid of anything you got for free or no longer serves you. These items detract from any accolade-related desktop items. If you have an award or certificate of achievement, ensure it is not overshadowed by your freebie pens and stuffed toys.
- Hardware – Take 1 minute to wipe down your screen and printer. Use canned air if you can and blow the dust out of your keyboard.
- Food – Take 1 minute to throw away anything you have not taken a bite from in the last 5 minutes. Any plates, bowls, or silverware that have not been cleaned since your last meal should be taken to the kitchen.
- Desktop – Take 3 minutes to review files saved on your desktop. Save items that you need to retain in their proper document storage system and delete any temporary items that you no longer need.
**Please Note: There is no form to complete for this activity.**