This week we are talking about office organization.
We have given you tips on how to organize your office room to get more work done, and how to easily de-clutter your desk. In this article, we are going to tell you what things you need at your desk in order to be ready for anything the day throws at you.
1. To-do list
How can you tell if you have finished your work for today if you don’t have your daily goals infront of you? Write down a short list of actionable items before you start your working day. The point is to focus on key tasks that are relevant. It’s easy to get caught up in stuff that really doesn’t matter. Be logical with regard to what you need to do to avoid getting distracted.
2. Extra phone charger
A phone drained of battery life wouldn’t be able to make a call if you ever needed it to. Keep a spare charger at work to save yourself the stress of low phone battery.
3. Water bottle
You know that you’re supposed to drink more water, but you probably forget to do it. Do yourself a favor by keeping a water bottle at your desk. Drinking more water will help you be more focused and productive at work, plus, your skin would thank you if it could for it.
4. Light snacks
Office life can do serious damage to your health in 2 ways, the 1st is when you don’t have nearby places where you can eat or order, the 2nd is when you’re too busy to order or go out during lunch break so you end up eating whatever is served by your coworkers. Suffice to say, you will be unhappy with the results in a matter of months. Keep some light snacks at your desk so you can make a positive decision if your stomach grumbles. You could keep a few bananas and apples or a bag of nuts like almonds or walnuts for some healthy fats and vitamins that will provide your body with sustainable energy.
5. Box of tissues
It seems counter-intelligent to even talk about this but have you ever had a sneeze come on when there were no tissues in site, and then found yourself with a handful of icky snot? Spare yourself the embarrassment and stock up on tissue boxes .
6. Gum or breathe mint
If you work in an office where you’re chatting with people in close proximity or there’s a slight chance you will be called for a meeting, you’d be well-advised to keep some minty gum or breathe mints on hand.
7. Personal hygiene/body care products
You might want to consider keeping some deodorant, mouthwash, and other personal care products in case of emergencies.
By Shaden Abdulrahman
