Office Tips

By: Stephanie Black

• Keep a “computer” or box.  Place items to be entered and tasks to do into the file/box.
• Keep a file for regular meetings you attend. If you have a weekly meeting with your supervisor, fill a file with items to review.
• Place tomorrow's top priority at the center of your desk before you leave work for the day.  You will start your day focused.
• Designate a space in your office for items that need to go home with you.  Do the same at home.
• Make your work day afternoon more productive by leaving the office during lunch time.  Energize yourself by breathing some fresh air, taking a walk or closing your eyes for a few minutes.
• Clear your desk of all personal mementos. Hang them on the walls or place them on shelves, but give yourself space to work at your desk without distractions.

 Schedule appointments with both beginning and ending times.  People are more “to-the-point” when they are up against a deadline.

If you follow these rules you can make a few things easier throughout the day, be more productive and be focused at what needs to be accomplished!