What does your office look like? Is it neat and clean? Is it messy and disorganized?
Each of us has a few habits associated with our offices that we might not want others to know about. You know what I mean: the pile of papers by your credenza, the extra pair of shoes under your desk, the batch of receipts near your phone.
I have a few of these too... except that I'm not going to share them with you!
What I can share is one simple habit that works for me. It's so easy that you might overlook it but trust me, it works every time.
So here's the tip: don't put any papers on the floor. This won't paper-proof your whole office but it will put a dent in things.
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When you put papers on the floor that belong on a desk (or in a drawer), their value decreases. When things find their way on the floor, you have to step over them. When you have to step over things in your office, you slow down and so does your work.
Not good.
Do you want to know the biggest reason why papers shouldn't go on the floor? In my experience, when I put papers on the floor, I never end up tackling them. Despite all of my good intentions, the papers just never get touched.
Will power isn't as easy to activate as we'd like.
If you have a habit of letting papers get on the floor, you have three options:
1. Toss it.
2. Deal with it.
3. Get comfortable with clutter and therefore decreased productivity.
With all of that said, what's in your office?
For Follow Up:
Read "Setting Up and Maintaining a Paperless Home and Office"