Whether you're sitting at the kitchen table writing out bills, working at your desk in the office, or typing a note to a friend on the computer, a pleasant, organized environment will allow for both productivity and creativity. Here are 5 simple ideas:

1. Eliminate chaos. A messy work area reduces the physical space needed for productivity, blocks creativity, increases the chances that you'll lose something and dramatically increases stress. Clear the clutter. Be sure there is plenty of empty space. Keep a waste basket near your workspace to encourage daily tidying. Remove the majority of knickknacks, picture frames and toys. Keep only a few inspirational pieces, if you like, towards the back of your work area--in view, but out of the way.

2. Stock your workspace for its main functions. Think about how you're going to use this workspace, and plan around that purpose. If you use your desk at home to pay bills, keep your laptop, a pen, calculator, stamps, and other necessary supplies right in, or near, that work area. This will help make the task much quicker and easier. If you sew in this workspace, keep your scissors, thread, material, paterns, etc. all together and within easy, quick access.

3. Use organizing tools to help you stay organized. Baskets, trays, holders, file folders and other organizing tools can help you get your workspace organized. Before buying any of these tools though, be sure to take the time to think through a) why you need that tool and b) if the tool you're thinking of is the best one for the job. For instance, an empty box may be able to hold all of your scrapbooking stickers, but a binder with plastic sleeves and index dividers may allow you to find them much quicker than having to plow through a box each time you need one.

4. Think ergonomics. If you feel physically uncomfortable in your workspace--your eyes feel strained, your muscles ache from constantly stretching to reach something, your wrists hurt, your back hurts, etc.--then it's time for you to re-think and rearrange your physical workspace for health and comfort. Be sure you are working in sufficient lighting conditions. If you aren't, you may consider some track lighting or additional lamps. Is your chair uncomfortable? If so, it may not be the right chair for you or, maybe the seat should be raised or lowered. If your wrist hurts from using the computer mouse, get yourself a mouse pad with cushioning--I'm using one myself, and I love it! Position your computer monitor at, or below, eye level, at a comfortable distance.

5. Put stuff away at the end of the day. When you're done using your workspace for the day, put everything back in its place. Don't leave this area in chaos. The next time you return to your work area, you'll have an inviting space that will allow you to get to work without delay.

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___ 1. Do today's task on my November Monthly Organizing Checklist. The November 14 TO DO focuses on the space under the kitchen sink. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my November Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Clear your work surface. You may have a work surface at home, at the office, or both. Clear them off, except for the project you're working on right now.

___ 3. Make holiday prepping and cooking a bit easier. I have a very methodical system for prepping and cooking all of my Thanksgiving recipes. Here's what it is. Visit: GetOrganizedNow.com to access my Dirty Little Secret on this topic.

'Get rid of the clutter and you just might find that it was blocking the door you've been looking for.' (Katrina Mayer)

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