10 simple ways to organize your office and manage your time

1) Keep a master list of your projects. Draw weekly and daily tasks from this list. 2) To minimize papers on your desk, keep all current projects in folders, either in a filing cabinet or a desk-top file. Pull a file only when you intend to work on it. 3) Designate a time everyday to answer emails and return phone calls. This reduces distractions and the tendency to get caught up in lower priority issues. 4) Do not stuff a filing cabinet drawer. Filling a drawer to its maximum capacity makes the drawer nearly impossible to flip through. 5) Designate a place in your office for all supplies, electronics, multimedia, papers and desktop necessities so your office is divided into zones. 6) Make sure the supplies for the activities you do the most are closet to your desk or at least easily accessible. 7) Retain the information, toss the paper. 8) Utilize the vertical space in your office by using wall pockets, memo boards and shelves. 9) Use drawer dividers and trays to help organize drawer contents. 10) Tidy up your desk at the end of the day. This gives you a fresh start every morning, as well as allowing you to return everything to its proper home.