Organizing your workspace or desk should not be a difficult task. As the saying goes, "A cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind", which seems quite a in place. When you have a clear and clean desk or workspace, you are able to focus on the task at hand and not get distracted.
I remember my own work desk was quite small. I had my laptop, notebook pen, and medicines with water bottles everywhere spread on the desk, and it was so congested that I was even not able to use my mouse. It was at this time that I realized that a clean desk helps in increasing productivity and makes us more efficient.
Below are some of the tips by which you can organize and clean your desk more efficiently:
1. Remove everything from your Desk:
This should be your first work, that is, to remove everything that is there on your desk and keep them safe somewhere else. This is important because you will first have to clean your desk. Once you have removed all the wires and laptops, and kept them on some bed or some other desk, start by cleaning the desk.
You can even use instant cleaning liquids like Colin which come in sprays and use a microfiber cloth to wipe the dust off. This will make your desk look clean and dust free. Ensure to check all the drawers, and clean your desk inside out.
2. Throw away things that you do not need:
This is again a very important point. We usually accumulate several medicines, trash papers, and other items that might not be required on our desks, so we should try to get rid of as much trash as possible. We don't want to again clutter our desks with waste papers and expired medicines.
Sometimes as a human, we develop attachments to things that we don't use and have no benefit. For example, I had a metal bookmark, but I never read books so it was always there on my desk, and I never used to throw it away, just because I had an attachment to it. But it was more of a clutter on my desk. Letting go of unused belongings can bring you some much-needed space and peace of mind once it's done.
3. Update that calendar on your desk:
I had a calendar that had been given to me by my office, which I never used to update, and this is a really bad habit. Not only it makes you feel inefficient, you even end up being a bit lazy. Having said that, try to remove old photos, cards, and things that are of no use and are just taking space on your desk.
Maybe, you have some outdated to-do lists on your desk that you haven't removed so far, so you should do it right away.
4. Try changing the overall feel of your desk:
Sometimes a little change in the overall placement of your devices can change the overall feel of your desk, and it will look more decluttered and spacious. I remember, when I first arranged my devices on my small table, I was only able to adjust one laptop on my desk, but I got a laptop stand, and today I can add 3 screens over my same old and small desk, which has made it look more spacious.
Rearrange the items on your desk as it will help you to break the monotony of always seeing the same things in the same place when you sit down to work. In Maharashtra, India, it is said that change in work or change in the order of keeping things is a type of rest only.
5. Ensure to get new stationery:
Replace old and torn stationary items with fresh stock, as it will look cleaner and also encourage you to use them more efficiently. Make a list of items that you may require on your desk and then work your way to adjust them in proper spots. I usually keep my favorite pen and notebook as it makes me feel more in control when I have to note down something urgent.
6. Try to arrange things more ergonomically on your desk:
This is again an important point, because you don't want your mouse to hamper your writing speed if you are a content writer, and this is what used to happen when I initially set up my desk.
I installed a mouse just below the laptop, because of which it became difficult to type efficiently, although the mouse was conveniently close, as a writer, we need more typing space than using a mouse. This is just one example, you should also take into consideration all the factors that come into play while you work because you don't want to make your desk ergonomics bad.
Ensure to keep some space for your documents as those should be within your arm's reach. Having said that you may also need some space for keeping a coffee mug just in case you may crave some coffee while working.
7. Use stands and drawers to store items properly:
I usually use large coffee mugs to store my pens. That looks classy and also helps me in keeping everything at hand. Also keeping drawers help to store stationary items. This keeps your desk looking cleaner as there are fewer items on your desk.
Items such as gym clothes or extra keychains can be kept in drawers. This will make your desk look more spacious and clean.
Conclusion:
Although keeping our workspace or desk is not hard, still we need to spend some time every week or even fortnightly to clean it up and your desk will be as good as a new one. You will also be able to work more efficiently and focus on your work with more dedication.
Ranking your website on the first page of Google is a dream come true for most new bloggers, and this is also a gateway to the new opportunities that the world of blogging opens.
But why is it so difficult to rank on Google's first page?
The answer is simple but sometimes difficult to implement. You are not able to rank on Google's first page because of below mentioned reasons;
Out of these, the 7th point about user search intent is one of the main reasons why your website is not ranking on Google's first page.
Having said that there are several blogs that keep on beating around the bush, and hence you are not able to get a clear-cut idea about why your websites are not ranking. Below are some of the ways by which you can get your websites on top of the Search Engine Result Page.
Although these are some of the ways by which you can get your content on top of the SERPs, but ensure that you try these all methods for at least 3 months and you will definitely see the difference. But this is also easier said than done because these all steps have several substeps that you get to know when you hop into the world of website development and digital marketing.
On the other hand, if you are able to follow the above steps, you can definitely see the difference in the amount of exposure that your website gets.