One of the things I have found that helps me stay productive is maintaining a clean and neat work surface. When I sit at my desk If I see paper piles stacked on my desk, I tend to get a little anxious.
I want to share a few tips with you on how I maintain my home office. I recently had the opportunity to review some beautiful acrylic office accessories from Staples, so you will see how I use them here.
Over the years I have used a few tips that I think will help you stay focused and make the most of your time while at your desk.
- Create files for projects that you are currently working on. If they are a priority, keep them in reach on top of your desk. If they are not needed at the moment, keep them in a file box or drawer.
- Only handle one paper at a time. If you try to multitask, you will end up with piles of paper all over and you may get a bit anxious as they all compete for your attention.
- Keep a minimum of items on your desk so that you can work productively. I keep notepads, pens, to do lists and sticky notes all close by.
- Create folders online and ask yourself if you really need to print out that email. If you can work with it online, it is one less paper on your desk.
- If you receive hard copy items, consider scanning and tossing out the paper copy so that you have fewer papers.
- Do not keep papers around any longer than they need to be. If they are needed for taxes or business purposes, by all means, save them in a filing cabinet or box. But if you are keeping it because one day you may want the information on it. Scan it and save it online.
- Keep your essential organizing tools close by so you have easy access to what you need.
This is my home office desk. I love the clean look of acrylics because it is clean and stylish. It makes me WANT to be there.






Corina Ramos
Love your home-office set up Raquel. I have a weakness for office supplies and accessories :). I'm going to check out these products.
Thanks for sharing. Hope you're having a great week!
Cori
Raquel
Thank you Corina! Me too, I get happy when I see office supplies! Hope you had a wonderful week too Corina!
Sharon
Oh if only my work space could stay that way! Great tips Raquel!
Raquel
Thanks Sharon! Hope you are having a great week!
Tamara
I'd be embarrassed to show you mine! Let's just say I'll be making it look more like yours for my New Year's resolution!
Raquel
That's a great goal Tamara. These tools really help me stay organized.
Deanna
Thanks for the tips. I am looking to get organized for the start of the new year and these will come in handy.
Raquel
Glad you found them helpful Deanna!
Olivia
You have some great tips!
Thank you for sharing with us at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop
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Raquel
Thank you Olivia for hosting!
Katherines Corner
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow xo
Raquel
Oh Katherine! Thank you so much! You just made my week! 🙂