10 Essential Tips to Organize Your Home Office for Maximum Productivity

WHY HOME OFFICE ORGANIZATION MATTERS

In the current working model that allows for work from home and flexible working hours, a messy home office space can be a working person’s worst nightmare. Cluttered environment mess up productivity not only, but they also hamper the focus and creativity of the individual. Here are 10 tips for those of you who are developing your skills in the context of home office, or for those of you who have been working remotely for years.

CLEAR THE CLUTTER: BEGIN WITH A CLEAN

One about the first things to do is to clear out their work environment and then determine what is really necessary. Throw away items that are no longer needed and move personal items to other parts of the house. This is especially beneficial as you get to start designing your office layout from scratch and not have to deal with distractions or serrations from previous layouts.

INVEST IN FUNCTIONAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Organization is very important when it comes to storing things and especially in an office. Choose desk organizers, filing cabinets or storage bins that fit of your office environment. Modular cases are most suitable when it comes to organization because they allow great versatility to any space they are in and they are easy to modify as per functional changes.

CREATE DEDICATED ZONES FOR DIFFERENT TASKS

Assign certain regions of the office for work like writing, meetings or docketing of documents. It is beneficial, when you have specific areas, needed for effective working; you can move differently and be more focused, not confusing yourself with multiple tasks.

PRIORITIZE ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT

A comfortable workspace is also a productive workspace. If ergonomic chair and desk setup is not an option, then invest in an ergonomic chair. And add adjustable lighting to eliminate eye fatigue while still keeping you focused on the job. Extra Tip: Add an adjustable lamp to reduce eye strain, ensuring a well-lit workspace.

MAXIMIZE DESK SPACE WITH CLEVER TOOLS

Limited desk space? Vertical desk organizers, monitor stands, and under desk storage will help keep your essentials within reach. Combination pen holders and phone docks are multi purpose tools that save space and offer functionality.  Label and categorize for easy access. Label, file, and color code to keep files and supplies organized. Categorization helps you to quickly find what you need without spending time looking through piles of paper or dirty drawers.

ADD PERSONAL TOUCHES TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED

Add in things that make you happy, whether that’s a framed photo, a motivational quote, or even a little plant. Your workspace will feel welcoming with personal touches and with a little motivation to keep it organized.

MAKE USE OF VERTICAL SPACE

Shelves, wall mounted organizers or pegboards make for great use of walls and vertical surfaces. It maximizes storage in small offices and keeps your workspace open and airy.

KEEP CABLES AND ELECTRONICS IN CHECK

A space then becomes messy with cables. Solve cable problems by tying them up with cables, clips, or with a cable management box. Minimize clutter by placing position electronics where they are accessible.

ESTABLISH A DAILY TIDY-UP ROUTINE

Close your eyes at the end of each day and dedicate 5-10 minutes to tidy up your workspace. Clear your desk, put your items away, and be ready for
tomorrow. This simple routine keeps it all in order and helps you begin each day fresh and focused.