Organize your workspace
- Adopt a clean-desk policy (CDP).
- Create a dedicated space for the incoming things.
- Keep personal items to a minimum.
- Get yourself a sit-stand ergonomic desk. Your desk height should let you place your feet flat on the floor.
- The screen height of your monitor matters most so you are able to keep our neck straight.
- Your keyboard position should be set so the elbows can be at 90 degrees angle to the chest.
- Color yourself productive. Colors influence our moods and consequently, productivity and energy management.
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- Red: Impart a boost of energy.
- Yellow: The sunny shade stimulates creativity.
- Purple: Stimulates problem solving abilities.
- Green: Calms the mind, causes zero strain to the eye and is ideal for those who spend long hours in the office.
- Orange: Boosts social interaction and collaboration.
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- Start with a purge to create an office that is free of clutter.
- Create a catch-it space for incoming junk to sort through.
- Keep your desktop clear of clutter.
- Place two document trays on your desk, one for new documents, the other for opened documents that you need to deal with.
- Create two separate zones, one for computer work, one for non-computer work.
- Place physical objects into drawers or organizing trays and out of sight.
- Get a bigger trashcan. Make sure to recycle.
The “sit-stand desk” is the optimal choice, because you can sit for a portion of the day and stand for the other portion.
Put your monitor high enough to keep your neck straight, set your keyboard position for 90 degree elbows, and your desk height for feet flat on the floor.
The Ultimate Guide To Organizing Your Workspace For Maximum Productivity
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When you spend hours at your desk every day, even the smallest features of your workspace – such as the position of your monitor or the height of your chair– can greatly affect your productivity and even your health.
With a few adjustments you can improve your working environment and keep your desk from killing you.
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