Albert Einstein once said, “If a cluttered desk is sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
Most of us spend a lot of time sitting at our office desks every day. According to Herbalife’s Nutrition At Work 2016 survey, nine out of 10 Malaysian workers spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk.
While Einstein might be right about cluttered desks and busy minds, a clutter-free office has it perks too. (Admit it, there are desks out there that look like a hurricane passed through your office.)
Besides being clean, clutter-free desks definitely offer less distraction as they keep your mind on the project you are working on. Plus, a minimalist office desk is always looks good on Instagram or Pinterest-worthy.
One of the best ways to have a clutter-free office desk is to go paperless. The trees would appreciate your effort too.
Furthermore, you can skip having letter trays and files on your workspace.
Always remember to put away all your books on the shelf unless you need them for your work.
Another tip to have a clutter-free desk is to make sure you clear your desk at the end of day.
That way you can come to a neat, organised office desk every morning.
Here are just the basic things that you need to achieve that clutter free office desk:
1. Planner
No matter if it is a digital planner on your smartphone or a good old book planner, everybody needs one.
It makes your working life easier to create new plans, organise your work and arrange your schedule.
2.Basic Stationery
No, you do not need colourful stapler bullets in your life. And no, you also do not need 12 different colours of highlighters unless you are in the creative field.
If you are in Malaysia, chances are that you will have all sorts of pens from various official functions, hotels or government agencies. Clear or donate them away.
Every job has different needs when it comes to stationery. The plan here is to narrow down which of these stationery are required for your job and stick to the basics.
3.Stationaries holder
Now that you have all the stationery you need, it’s time to pick your stationery holder.
Again, pick the simplest of them all or choose the cutest mug out there and stuff everything inside.
4.Sticky notes
A sticky note is a miracle piece of paper with a re-adherable ability. It works wonders by attaching itself to documents or desk temporarily.
It also helps people as a reminder or sometimes a to-do list.
For those who are nature-lovers and prefer to go paper-less, you can always use the app version of sticky notes on Windows 7, 8, and 10.
5.A small plant
Studies have shown that having some greenery in your office can have positive effects.
Plants reportedly can help reduce stress, increase your productivity and even reduce sickness.
So what are you waiting for? Pick a small plant which suits the size of your office desk.
