How Do You Organize Your Workspace?
One in four Americans wish they had a more organized workspace. Are you one of them?
Staying organized in the workplace is incredibly important and leads to better output and quality work. It can be tough to get started, though, especially if you have an excess of clutter.
To help, the folks at Simply Self Storage put together the infographic above, detailing how to organize different aspects of your work day to help you get started.
The Benefits of an Organized Workspace
When there is an excess of clutter, whether it is physical or digital, the brain gets distracted. This leaves less bandwidth for the task at hand. When you are organized there are fewer competing items for your brain to focus on, and that makes you more productive! Other scientific benefits of organization include reduced stress, better eating habits, better success at achieving fitness goals, and better sleep.
A study conducted by HLW International LLP found that employee productivity levels were “highly influenced” by the cleanliness of their workplace. When you can find what you need, when you need it, you are working more efficiently. Organizing your digital as well as physical workspaces can help you have a clear mind and productive day.
How To Get Started with Organized Systems and Habits
Getting things organized is a start, but keeping them organized will help you experience success on an ongoing basis. Once you create a new organizational system, you’ll want to make sure you’ve put some systems and habits into place to help you stick to it.
For more tips on organizing your workspace, check out the following posts on our blog:
- 3 Key Areas to Organize at Work for Greater Productivity
- Take a Zone Approach to Get Your Workspace Organized
- 4 Tips to Keep your Workspace Organized
How Simply Placed Can Help You Organize Your Workspace
Are you interested in learning more tips and practices to help you have an organized and productive workspace? Then you’ll want to join our “It’s About Time” virtual productivity program. In May, the theme for the month is “Unearth Your Desk”.
This is also one of the topics we work on with our private coaching clients – helping them to increase their organization, focus and productivity so that they are more efficient, effective and ultimately have more time for what matters most.
Set up a Discovery Call with Simply Placed to find out how we can best help you achieve your goals. We’d be honored to partner with you in your success!