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Think about it. For each of the items listed below, assign a value of “1” if it’s something you reach for several times a day, “2” if you reach for it once or twice a day, “3” if you reach for it less than once a day, and “4” if you reach for it less than once a week.

___ stapler

___ pens/pencils

___ paper clips

___ scotch tape

___ glue stick

___ calculator

___ staple remover

___ correction fluid

___ pencils

___ blank floppy or zip disks or CDs

___ writing pad

___ stationery

___ blank forms

___ datebook

___ highlighter

___ personal address/phone book or rolodex

___ dictation tape recorder

___ markers

___ sticky notepads

___ scissors

___ reference books

___ information sheets

___ ___________________________________

___ ___________________________________

___ ___________________________________

___ ___________________________________

___ ___________________________________

Items identified as “3” or “4” really don’t belong on your desk. They can live just as happily on a shelf.

Although it is advisable to clear off your desk each day before you go home (and perhaps before lunch as well), some people like to leave themselves a small to-do list of tasks for when they arrive the next day. They find that this list “jump starts” their thinking and organizing processes in the morning. If this works for you, do it.

Of course you may also want to keep personal items on your desk, such as photographs, or other sentimental items. Your desk is a kind of home, after all. It’s a very personal space. So by all means, give your desk a welcoming character. But don’t collect knickknacks that just get in your way.