Use Hair Bands to Secure Electrical Cords
Wrap up excess electrical cord and use a hair band (thread covered rubber band) to keep in place. It keeps it neat and out of the way.
I am a receptionist and my office desk is so unorganized with pencils/ink pens and scissors laying around, desk trays, date stamp, rolodex, tape dispenser, etc.
Keeping Pencil Holder from Breaking Pencils
If you get tired of pencil tips breaking and ink pen tips getting messed up in your Pencil Holder, try this: get a cheap cleaning sponge from the dollar store and cut it to fit in the bottom of your Pencil Holder. Make sure to get a thin sponge especially if your Pencil Holder is a short one. Sponges are also great to soak up any ink from broken pens and they're cheap to replace.
Using Baker's Rack for Computer Equipment
When I moved into a really small apartment, I didn't have room for my large computer desk. But, I did have a baker's rack that I was not going to use for kitchen use. I decided to use it for my computer and printer.
I work in an office for a chain of grocery stores. I need some ideas for organizing it.
I treat email just like a paper file. I don't like to let email pile up in my in box just like I don't like paper piling up on my desk. I make sure I file all email into one of the folders I have created.
I have a new "antique" desk with leather inlay on the top. However, I didn't want to scratch it. I also didn't wish to cover it with a traditional or plain desk blotter.
I added a "mini" bulletin board above my computer screen. To make the small bulletin board, I covered a long strip of scrap foam with fabric using my glue gun. I then used sticky back velcro to attach it to the top edge of my monitor. Now I have a place to pin memos, passwords, etc. (I work at home so pinning up password is safe - don't do this in an office of course.)
Tips for organizing drawers, especially junk and desk drawers. Post your ideas.
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms. This article will explore the root causes of procrastination and give you several practical tools to overcome it.
Placemat Instead of a Mouse Pad
Here is a great tip to keep your computer keyboard area clean and tidy and save money too. Instead of wasting money on a mouse pad, go to the dollar store or somewhere you like, pick up one vinyl placemat and your mouse will still work out just great. If you have drinks there it makes the spills and heat from hot beverages from harming your work space. Easy to clean up too. Just swipe it with a damp cloth and then dry and your ready to go. Pick out a theme that goes with your room. By Henny
If you are still using floppy's like I am, and store them in a floppy box you can't see what's on the floppy unless you take it out of the box. Using a black Sharpie, write on the metal edge, i.e. Thank you graphics, Good morning graphics, Jokes, Labels, etc.
You can make attractive office storage containers. Trim sturdy boxes to size and cover with a wallpaper border of library books. Makes your office area look neat and tidy and is great storage! By Syd
Store Addresses On The Computer
For a fast, easy access to addresses, I keep an address book file on my home computer. That way, when Christmas time comes around or for birthdays, announcements, and such, it is there with just a click of the mouse. I try to keep the addresses updated regularly. By Robin
Keep Good Records And Save Receipts
To keep all your records and receipts buy a good 4 drawer filing cabinet at a yard sale or thrift shop. This saves me a lot of time. When the IRS audited me, for 2 years back, I pulled out my bank file from 2 years ago.
I keep a glue stick in my desk drawer for sealing envelopes that have lost their stickiness, stamps that have been taken off something I decided not to send, etc. They are so cheap I can keep one everywhere I might need one. By Linda
I believe frugality is also to be used for time and space as well as money. I live in a mobile home and space is very precious. I have my computer in my living room area and on my computer desk I have put the "Command" Cord Bundlers that has 2 bundlers with medium strips and each holds 2 lbs.
I can't find a file labeling system that works for me. I can't find my important papers when needed. Does anyone have any filing system ideas for me?
Use a Toilet Paper Roll to Organize Messy Wires
I recently rearranged my office, leaving a mess of exposed wires of all kinds. I covered a toilet tissue roll with wrapping paper, then wrapped all the wires into a hank and tucked them inside the roll.
Organize Office Supplies Using Old Ice Cube Trays
Use cracked ice cube trays for storage of small items inside drawers (i.e.: paper clips, tacks, rubber bands, etc.).
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Using Baker's Rack for Computer Equipment
When I moved into a really small apartment, I didn't have room for my large computer desk. But, I did have a baker's rack that I was not going to use for kitchen use. I decided to use it for my computer and printer.
