How to Organize your Home Office for Maximum Productivity

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In the age of COVID-19, chances are you are working from home or doing online schooling. While being stuck at home initially sounded like a sweet deal, I’m sure everyone can agree that working from home comes with its very own set of challenges. One such challenge is the struggle of creating a home office that properly functions as a productive workspace. For many, home offices were meant for the occasional work or late-night studying, but now they have become our classrooms and workplace. It is crucial to revamp our space to fit its purpose, but where to start? Fear not below are some top tips to organize your home office for maximum productivity.

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Declutter your space

Before you can start creating your dream office, you must first get rid of any mess or items that are no longer needed. For example, if you still have stacks of paper from two semesters ago, it’s probably time to shred them! Those dried-up pens that you always forget about? Toss them! This decluttering will allow you to see the space you are working with and start fresh.

Drawer organizer

One of the top organization killers is the dreaded “junk drawer”. Every house has one. That drawer where anything and everything gets tossed together, never to be seen again. Don’t let your desk become the location of this mess, instead, invest in some drawer organizers. The dividers provide a separate section for everything; You could even repurpose a utensil organizer which would work just as well for keeping everything in its place!

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Calendar

The key to being productive and avoiding deadlines creeping up on you is to keep a calendar with any appointments, due dates, or other important notes. There are tons of cute yet functional calendars for sale on amazon that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional! Try color coding different project deadlines so that with just a quick glance you can see what should be your top priority.

Filing cabinet 

Similar to drawer knickknacks, it is important to have a place to keep any loose papers or files. If you don’t have the space or money for a full-sized filing cabinet, you can purchase dividers to sit on or in your desk so that you can sort all of your papers to your heart’s content. 

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Hide electrical wires 

Any modern girl boss knows that today’s world has technology everywhere! It is so easy for your desk to get cluttered with cords and wires from laptops, phones, and more; this is why you should purchase wire covers which will seamlessly hide any loose wires to keep your office looking tidy and chic!

Notepads 

This may seem like a simple one, but never underestimate the power of a notepad! Keeping a notepad on your desk is great for not only taking quick notes, but it can also serve as a space for those therapeutic doodles that are inevitable during a long zoom call. Also, notepads will keep your to-do lists center stage and able to be added to on the fly!

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Vision Board

Last but certainly not least, no home office is complete without a vibrant vision board to remind you of the goals you are working towards. Making a picture collage of any goals, inspirational quotes, or affirmations will really push your productivity to the next level! Be sure to place it somewhere you will constantly see it such as above your desk!

Jenna Legge

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