Office Wellbeing

As the saying goes, you are a product of your environment. The general condition of your living environment most definitely affects your personal productivity. Working in a clustered and messy environment tends to keep one distracted and can often create negative energy. While some might give excuses about their space limitations, there are creative ways to keep your office space neat and organized to keep you happy and productive. Even though our work is mostly done on a PC or laptop, your entire work station should fuel your motivation to be productive.

A well organized work space has amazing advantages. It makes you feel in control and focused, it eliminates distractions, and sets you up for success, it can even save you time and help you stay super super productive. Finding neat and simple ways to save space by organizing items will help you keep a tidy work space and avoid losing them in piles of clutter.

Desk for Success

We have all been there, during busy times, the papers on our desk keep stacking up, higher and higher. Clear the clutter and organize things in a way that suits your work style and personal preferences. You may want to organize by date or category, using colored binders if that appeals to you. Getting organized can boost productivity, while clearing clutter can provide a space that allows creativity to flow.

Make Space for Creativity

Storage boxes are life savers! You can store almost anything in containers to help you stay organized. Plastic containers and cardboard boxes are perfect for efficient storage (you can find them in Ikea or Lifestyle). By grouping and labelling your office items you’ll gain clarity as to how to better organize different items and put them into the right segments. Don’t forget those stationery boxes that can be used to keep your office supplies in organized compartments.

De-clutter and Organize Your Laptop/Desktop

The content on your computer, laptop and even smart phone also affects the output of your work and life. De-clutter and organize your desktop by deleting those folders, pictures or software that you don’t need. Organize your work into different folders and use digital sticky notes and calendars where necessary to help you stay productive.

Have Inspirational Reminders

In order to stay constantly inspired and motivated to work, you need those reminders around your work space. Consider putting up an inspirational wall or area to remind you of your goals and dreams. It’s easy to lose motivation and get distracted by tons of work that constantly piles up. However, there are ways to stay motivated even when you don’t feel like working. Those inspirational messages around your office can even be as simple as post it notes that remind you of your work goals.