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1.-Think first, organize next. People don’t know where to start or they haven’t thought about why their office isn’t “working” for them. Take some time to think about why your space isn’t as effective as it could be. Do you need more storage, a larger desk, or better lighting? Imagine what your ideal office would look like and move toward that picture.

2.-Don’t let personal items hijack workspace. Offices don’t have to be sterile environments, but personal effects can often take over so much space that there is no longer ample space to work. Utilize wall shelves, architectural ledges and small tables to display photos and mementos so you have room on your desk for working tools.

3.-Keep your space at 80% of capacity. Paper, books, binders and the like are going to continue to make their way into your office so you need to make sure you have space for incoming items. Your goal in getting organized should be to have your space only 80% full at all times.

4.-Create a system for you. Magazines and catalogs are great for inspiration and ideas, but the organizing systems were either created for the sole purpose of photographing them, or are in offices where they knew the photographer was coming!.Create solutions that work with your working style, needs, habits, and preferences.


Office Exercises:

Stretches for Your Wrists and Arms

Wrist Stretch: Extend arm in front, palm up and grab fingers with other hand. Gently pull hand down to stretch the forearm. Repeat other side.

Wrist & Forearm: Press hands together in front of chest, elbows bent and parallel to the floor. Gently bend wrists to the right and left.

Back Twist: Sit upright in chair and place left arm behind left hip. Twist to the left and hold, repeating on other side.