Judy Vorfeld's OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES

Writing, editing, photography, technology, and Web development for small businesspeople

  • Home
  • About
  • Articles
    • Snazzy Presentations
    • Homonym Heaven
    • Lists: capitalization and punctuation
  • Contact
  • Blog

How to Organize Office Supplies to Boost Workplace Productivity

January 23, 2021 By Administrator

Tidy Office Desk

By Jacky Xu

This might be your first time to hear it, but we will repeat it: A cluttered workspace is a cluttered mind.

For one, clutter makes it difficult for you to focus. That’s because there is a mess on your table that is taking your attention.

It can also hamper your productivity. Because instead of picking up a pen, you have to spend a minute or two searching for it.

Whether you work in an office or at home, it is imperative to have a clean and organized work desk. Other than being inviting, it also motivates you to get things done.

That said, here are six tips on how you can organize your office supplies to boost workplace productivity:

Choose the Right Desk

If you work in an office, you may have nothing to do with the desk provided to you. But if you are working from home, the first step to a productive workday is to choose the right desk.

Choose a work desk that is large enough to accommodate your laptop and tools that you use often. However, you do not need something that takes too much space. Hence, you should also consider the area where you will place your desk.

Consider Your Workflow

Here’s the thing: The reason you have a messy office table is because you are not using about half of the items on it. The key to organizing your work desk is to consider your workflow.

Robert Half suggests that you remove all the items on your table on a Monday morning. As you work through the day, add the items you will need to get work done. That way, you will only accumulate things that you are using on your desk.

As for the remaining items on the floor, consider finding a new home for them. Anything that is of no use should be disposed of.

Limit Your Personal Knick-knacks

As mentioned earlier, the majority of clutter on your desk are items you are not using. If you want to make the most of your workspace, we suggest that you go easy on your personal knick-knacks.

Sure, it is okay to have a photo frame of your loved ones on your desk. It can also help if you have a space for a small air purifier on your office table. But too many trinkets and souvenirs can be distracting.

Hence, just like with your office supplies, only place personal knick-knacks that you will need. After all, your office table is meant for working and for displaying your collections.

Go Easy on Sticky Notes

We know how important it is to be reminded of your to-dos. However, too many sticky notes on your desk can create visual clutter.

One alternative you can do is use your laptop or desktop sticky notes feature. You can also use productivity apps or tools to receive mobile notifications of your tasks for the day.

Bullet journaling is also growing in popularity when it comes to making people organized and productive. So, if you still cannot let go of pen and paper, perhaps using bujo is the way to go.

Always Have an Empty Space

In case you have everything in order and still have ample space, we suggest not filling it with any items.

In fact, it would be best to have a space near your dominant hand. It should be large enough to accommodate a legal-sized paper. This space could come in handy when you need to sign documents or take down notes.

Declutter Regularly

Of course, the best way to organize your office supplies to improve productivity is to declutter. And it is something that you should do regularly.

For one, it is inevitable to collect things over time. You need to replace old supplies, documents will pile up, and your drawers will start to fill up with unused items.

Hence, at Maid Sailors Home Cleaning Services NYC, we reiterate the importance of regularly decluttering your space. It can be as simple as dusting and wiping off your belongings. Or you can also hire a professional home cleaner so you can spend the free time instead of bonding with your family.

What’s important is that you include regular maintenance into your schedule.

Conclusion: A Clean Office Desk is a Productive Office Desk

An organized office supply and clutter-free desk are more than just having a visually-pleasing space to work. It allows you to reap the following benefits:

  1. Focus and efficiency
  2. Maximized time in doing things that matter
  3. Streamlined work process
  4. Improve health and work-life balance
  5. Positivity

If you are not achieving any of the benefits listed above, then it is time to do a major clean of your office desk. That way, you will have a clean and sanitized workspace.

And with a clean office desk comes an elevated quality of work, a boost in your efficiency, and improvement in your productivity.

Ways Photography Helps You To Manage Stress And Anxiety 

December 17, 2020 By Administrator

By Lucy Wyndham

Amateur photographers David Crook & Judy Crook Vorfeld@ Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

3 Ways Photography Helps You To Manage Stress And Anxiety 

Over 70% of individuals who experience stress and anxiety every day say it affects their lives moderately, according to ADAA. Everyone deals with mental and emotional stress at some point in their lives. It could be work-related stress or life stresses like getting married, divorce, financial problems, and chronic illness. Luckily, you can overcome stress and anxiety if you take time out to refocus and gain a new perspective about life. And there is no better way to do so than engaging in photography.  

Photography acts as a distraction that eliminates negative thoughts and helps you change your way of thinking. The moment you stop to capture an image can significantly transform your life because you begin to evaluate your surroundings through a new lens. Besides, you don’t need expert guidance on stress management using a camera. Here’s how photography helps you manage stress and anxiety.

Allows You To Reframe The World 

The simple act of taking photographs helps you relieve stress because you can re-imagine your surroundings. This means you can place personal values, interests, and thoughts to reframe the world with what you want to see and feel through photography. In short, you have the freedom to choose what you pay attention to and what you eliminate from the frame. The satisfaction that comes with reframing the world around you creates self-awareness, mindfulness, and positive insights. Nurturing mindfulness improves your mental wellbeing as you’ll start viewing things objectively, instead of jumping to conclusions.

Photos Trigger Emotions 

Images have the power to evoke positive and negative emotions. For example, looking at photos that depict happiness makes you cheerful, just like inhaling warm scents reduces cravings for unhealthy snacking. On the other hand, viewing photographs that display sadness triggers negative thoughts and stress. This is because the repetition of the same photos affects how you feel. That’s why you should always focus on photography practices that trigger positive feelings in your mind. Taking pictures of nature, architecture, and anything that uplifts your moods lowers anxiety levels, reduces stress, and makes you feel relaxed, peaceful, love, and compassionate.

Improves Focus And Life Experiences

While therapeutic photography does not require you to take perfect shots, you still need to put your attention outside the mind. Doing so distracts you from thinking about unpleasant events or situations that trigger anxiety. Instead, you focus on viewing things deeply, from a different angle, and connect more with what you hear, feel, and think. Embracing photography as a self-therapy tool also helps enhance life experiences, which evokes happiness. Elements that once seemed ordinary become more meaningful. For instance, a simple rose flower can transform into a breathtaking gift of nature when you capture it on camera as it begins to bloom.

Therapeutic photography entails capturing, evaluating, and using photographs for self-healing, expression, growth, and understanding. Whether you do it consciously or unconsciously, photography enables you to reframe your environment. It also evokes emotions and helps improve focus and everyday experiences. When viewed from different angles, the simple things in life become meaningful.

Complete guide to stress management and time management for students

October 9, 2020 By Administrator

Discovered an excellent document and placed a link on Webgrammar’s Health page. It has applications for many people in addition to students. Take time to read it and I believe you’ll see the value. The Complete guide to stress management and time management for students was written by Emma Carlile:

Emma Carlile has worked in international education for nearly twenty years, working in a variety of roles from teacher to academic manager, managing a range of programmes and academic subjects. She has also worked in welfare, student experience and safeguarding roles. Emma has worked in higher education institutions in France, Russia and the UK and has over a decade of UCAS Counselling experience. Her teaching has ranged from GCSEs to postgraduate level – helping students to develop the necessary skills to thrive at the next stage of learning. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in French and Russian from the University of Exeter, a Master’s degree from the Institute of Education, a PGCE from Canterbury Christchurch University and an MBA from Plymouth University. She is a member of the Society of Education and Training and has presented at various English UK teaching and academic management conferences.

This is a link worth passing on – the wisdom is quite special. Pass it on!

Judy Vorfeld

What are your retirement goals, from large to small? What are you looking forward to most?

September 8, 2020 By Administrator

When most people think of retirement planning, they think about money and how they can be sure that they and their loved ones will be able to remain comfortable post-career. But retirement planning requires a lot more than just solid financials — soon-to-be retirees also need to have a plan for how to stay happy and healthy once they lose the daily routine of a day-to-day job.

To stay socialized, maintain structure and keep depression and anxiety at bay, it’s best to have a thorough idea of what your ideal retirement looks like. What will your hobbies be? Will you move someplace else? Will you travel? Will you spend more time with family and friends?
These printable bucket lists by Annuity.org can help you get a head start on planning your retirement. They’re more than just your standard “wish”-style bucket lists — they’re separated into things like long-term achievements and daily hobbies, travel ideals and skills to develop, etc. Plus, there are seven lists for seven different personalities, so you can find the perfect set of plans for you.

What are your retirement goals, from large to small? What are you looking forward to most?

Note from Judy Vorfeld: This is truly an amazing, creative site. I absolutely love it!

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 161
  • Next Page »
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe To My Newsletter

Categories

Latest Posts

10 Things to Look for Before Choosing the Best Home Care Assistance

What Should I Look for When Choosing Home Health Care? Guest Post by Nicholas Rubright As your … [Read More...]

How Hiring Freelancers Can Save a Solopreneur’s Sanity

Guest Post by Lance Cody-Valdez If you’re a solopreneur, you may be wondering if you’ll ever have … [Read More...]

How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance

December 2, 2021 Guest post: Teresa Siqueira If you have a busy … [Read More...]

Tags

4 Paws for Ability Add new tag Arizona Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Arizona Center for Disability Law Autism autism service dog Becky Blanton BL Ochman calamity jan Chancer Christmas Hills Tree Farm Dale Chihuly David Crook Desert Botanical Garden Disabilities Disability Empowerment Center Donnie Kanter Winokur Facebook FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Grammar hawaii holualoa Iyal Winokur Janet Crook jan pierson Judy Vorfeld Kerrie Simpson Litchfield Park AZ Martha Retallick Morasha Winokur Mossyrock Peoria Peoria AZ Phoenix Photography Ron Simpson Seth Godin Social Networking Sue C Boynton Poetry Contest TED Twitter Wildlife World Zoo Aquarium Writing

Judy Vorfeld's
OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES

10439 W Royal Palm Rd.
Peoria AZ 85345

Editing and Writing Services

  • Home
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Articles
  • Contact

Copyright © 1998 ‐ 2019 — Judy Vorfeld's OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES • All rights reserved.