Getting Organized in a New Work Environment

Starting a new job can often cause a flood of emotions among young professionals.

There’s stress, excitement, anxiety, nerves and the thrill of success. Before starting a new job there a couple things to keep in mind to stay organized and maneuver the work world. Take some time to observe your new work environment and office politics and then be yourself and start adjusting to your new routine.

The tips below will help to get you and your space organized to prime working conditions.

Clean up your desk

While some people function well with a messy desk, us neat freaks don’t handle that well. But whether you prefer a messy workspace or a tidy workspace it’s still important to set aside some time once a week to put things in order. Taking the time once a week to organize your space will help to keep your papers in order and the tasks at hand under control.

Manage your Time

Time management is an organizational tool that never gets old. Being able to manage your time at work effectively will be noticed by colleagues and superiors and is a sure-fire way to make sure that you’re accomplishing the tasks expected of you.

Establish a Routine

Develop good work habits and put them to use. Though our work days and schedules may vary, developing a habit of sorts will come in handy. And though habits like a consistent lunch-time are a bonus, that’s not the kind of habits I’m talking about.

What I mean by habits, is using the last ten to fifteen minutes of your day to clean up your space and prepare your schedule for tomorrow; or a habit for managing emails and email correspondence. Developing a routine and habits will help to make your workday more successful and a little less stressful. 

Three Tips to Keep Clutter to a Minimum

This week, I thought it might be helpful to review some of the things that cause clutter. Everyone will have their own ticks that cause a build-up of clutter but for the most part, there are a few commonalities that are agreed on. And hopefully, after being able to recognize the things that make us tick, it will be easier to overcome them. So without further ado, let’s start breaking down a few of the common causes of clutter.

Put things away right away. This goes for mail, groceries, coats, books, new clothes…everything! Everything has a place, so once it goes into your home, apartment, car, wherever, PUT IT AWAY! This is an instant way to assure that chaos in your home is kept    to a minimum.

This one I have mentioned before but I am adamant about it so I’m putting it in writing again. If you haven’t worn it or used it in the last year then get rid of it. If you haven’t used it in a year than chances are it’s just collectingdust in your closet so time to move on.

Get motivated and start organizing. Dive into a project and set realistic goals. Give yourself a reasonable timeline to complete a project. The more progress you make the more pride you will have in the completed project. Motivation is not always easy to find but it’s worthwhile to set goals that are achievable and take pride in a job well done. 

Organization 101

If you’ve happened to stumble upon this page you are quite possibly a textbook “neat freak”, much like myself. Though others may frown on this trait, I am a strong believer that there is no such thing. I mean, how can anyone be too neat? Or arrange their stuff too precisely? I am a self-proclaimed “neat freak” and though I have not gone so far as to arrange my books alphabetically (according to height is much more efficient), I would consider myself to be a little anal-retentive when it comes to organization.

I have gone so far as to arrange my belongings and personal life in a manner that others may find restricting. However, being organized doesn’t mean that things will never get a little messy, or that things will always go according to your plan, because believe me, they don’t. Being organized just means that there is a method to the madness. And perhaps, some of the best organizational tools won’t work well for you, then try another one. Being organized is all about finding your stride and mastering techniques that work for you. This blog will guide you through some simplistic ways to add some organization to your professional and personal worlds.

Just the thought of getting to organize a blog to my specification gives me butterflies. Can you say, nerd? Don’t judge people. Plus if you happened to visit this page you’re either a fellow neat freak or a slob desperate for some organization. Just kidding. You may just be looking for some helpful hints when it comes to getting your personal and professional matters organized into a cohesive system. But, if you happen to be a closeted slob, than rest easy, you’ve come to the right place. 

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