When you are working at a desk, do you often have to get up and look for papers, stationery items, pen drives, or other stuff? A desk with drawers can help you be organized and have almost everything you need within reach. Of course, drawers can be a catch-all for small items, and the drawers that are otherwise closed must be kept clean and uncluttered.
How organization is key
A desk with drawers can help improve productivity and efficiency, since you will not be wasting time or headspace looking for necessary items. It can also reduce stress and help you manage your workflow better. Another benefit is that your desk surface will be clean, since you can keep supplies in drawers.
When you know where everything is, you don’t have to fumble around in different places. That is why drawers can be important in keeping organized. When you have desks with drawers already built-in, you have space for various items. If you are not sure what is inside each drawer, you can actually label it so that you know what is inside.
Keeping your drawers clean
If you already have drawers, you must declutter them from time to time, as it is easy to put things in the drawers and forget about them. The best way to do this is to remove everything from the drawers, one drawer at a time. Then remove all unnecessary items and, if you are unsure about their importance, you can put them in the bottom drawer.
You can also get drawer organizers in different sizes with various compartments that will help keep things separate and more visible. These are often available at a reasonable price online and may be made of acrylic or plastic. Sometimes, wooden drawers may also come with compartments or separators. Whether you use separators or compartments, do clear and clean them from time to time.
The importance of the top drawer
Whether you have one or two top drawers (on either side of the desk), do keep items neatly in them. These can be
- Cables
- Chargers
- Headphones
- Pens
- Pencils
- Papers
- Stamps (if using)
- Stapler
- Punch machine
- Glue
- Highlighters
- Stick-on notes
- Pen drives
- Paper clips
- Push pins
Since cables and wires invariably get tangled up if not put neatly, you can use rubber bands or ties to reduce the risk of this.
In the lower drawers, you can put personal items, medicines, first aid supplies, and other items that you don’t need regularly. Designate at least one drawer for files and important papers that are required in your daily work. If you need to keep important papers or other items that are confidential, then make sure that the drawer can be locked.
Final words
Having a clean and uncluttered desk will help you work smarter and allow you to make optimum use of your time. Clutter can be overwhelming and increase stress levels, so clear any clutter by being neat and throwing away stuff you don’t need. If you can digitize most of your paperwork, you may not need your paper files regularly, and these can be kept in another storage area.
