This is already a pretty overwhelming task.
I just have to remind myself to take it one step at a time.
The office closet is mostly empty thanks to my hour organize in the hallway closet.
The unnecessary clothes that once stuffed the office are now neatly hung up in the hallway closet.
The problem is that I'm not quite sure what to put in the minimum space the office closet offers. So I have decided to just start with the corner outside of the closet which is next to the desk.
Step 1: What currently works in your paperwork system?
Not a lot.
The one thing I can think of is a bulletin board currently in the kitchen which I post important bills which need to be paid to.
It would be nice to see that board out of the kitchen but it is a good place for the roommates to evaluate what needs to be paid.
We also use a dry erase board on the fridge to write notes about bills and money owed to one another.
Is paper a hassle for you? Is it taking over your life? Identify what you need to change by asking yourself the following questions:
a. Is mail sorted and dealt with in a timely manner?
Not at all
b. Is there a landing place for all papers that come into your home? Is there a place for mail?
Yes. It is called "any open surface in first sight."
c. Do you have a hard time figuring out what to keep and what to toss?
Yes because most of the mail is not mine. I don't want to toss out something that may be important to one of my roommates
d. Does junk mail live in your home?
Junk mail is the king of our home. He even invites his friends over for long stays. We sort of run a junk mail hotel.
e. Is the desk area functional? Do you use the area or do you answer mail and pay bills in another area? Are all the items that you use to pay bills and use to respond to other correspondence organized and within easy reach (calculator, calender, pens, postage envelopes)?
No to everything.
f. What is the condition of the filing system? Is the current one working for you and is it efficient?
One filing cabinet is working but it is stuffed full. The second filing cabinet is broken and cannot be fixed.
g. Do you need reduce the personal items and decorations on your desk to create more work space?
Yes
h. Do you have adequate lighting?
For the most part
i. Is there space to store office supplies such as paper and other necessities?
The space is there it is just currently being occupied by things out of place.
j. Are there items you need to relocate, donate, recycle, or trash to reduce the clutter in your office?
Most certainly.
k. If your desk or work area organized to support the activities you do here? Does this place help you to be creative and accomplish tasks efficiently?
No. It is too distracting to attempt to work here
l. What activities do you do at your desk or work station? What supplies do you need?
I study and read. I need my school books to be handy. I need a comfortable, clean, bright room that I want to be in. I need the printer to be easy to reach because it is used a lot in our household. My boyfriend needs to be able to come here and work with his businesses. It needs to supply both his needs and my needs.
m. Is the layout and flow comfortable and efficient?
The layout needs to be changed. Everything is too cramped to get to and there needs to be a clear separation of spaces between serving as an office, library, and clothing closet.
n. What will help you enjoy your work here?
I would love to have everything bright, white, clean, organized and spacious. I need this place to not be somewhere I dread to go. I need this place to be somewhere I want to be when I have hard work to accomplish. I want everything was in sync with style. I want the modern minimalism feel with very clever and functional storage. Lot and lots of storage.
(Again, all credit goes to Marilyn Bohn's Go organize!)
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