BREAK FREE FROM CLUTTER

• There are only three things you can do with the paper that collects on your desk: File it, act on it, or throw it away. Keep in mind that 80% of what is filed is never looked again!
• Label working files the way you would look for them for easy retrieva.
• Staple, don't paper clip documents when filing. Paper clips actually take up more space in a file and can catch on other papers.
• Maintain a three inch space in each filing cabinet for easy retrieval and to add files when necessary.
• Place only the most important tools on your desk (i.e. - Card file, stapler, pen/pencil holder, notes, dispenser, tape dispenser).

One alternative to a standard tape dispenser is the
new Scotch pop-up Magic tape strip dispenser. It
automatically dispenses pre-cut pieces of Scotch
brand Magic tape right to your fingertips.

• Consolidate information in notebooks or binders.
• If your "To Do" list never gets done, brake it down into a daily list: do only those tasks you can reasonably accomplish in a day.
• Don't forget about the card file. Toss any business cards that haven't been used in over two years.
• Pare down any excess office supplies that threaten to overrun your desk. Do you really need 100 pens?
• It's very important to maintain organization. Set aside a time each week to organize your desk space.
• Clean your desk throughout the day to avoid pileups.
• Organize all non-paper items into "like" categories (i.e. - books, supplies, etc.).

• Believe in yourself
• Follow the system
• Avoid negativism
• Try anything and everything possible
• Stay focused/ Remember your ‘ why