Wrapping up the year in style and starting the new one on a clean slate is important, as it allows you to kickstart the year on a productive streak without overlapping tasks such as getting rid of clutter.
Before you proceed to declutter, you may be wondering, what is clutter, anyway? One thing about clutter is that it is different for everyone.
Clutter can be defined as things that are unnecessary and no longer fun nor enjoyable, hold you back. There are different types of clutter, for example: digital clutter, mental clutter, physical clutter, etc, and how you deal with each type may differ.
The year may not be done yet, but it will do you good to declutter before it ends.
With this in mind, here are 5 ways you can declutter at work before the year ends and close it off in an organised way.
Clear Your Head
Making way for new beginnings with a mindset change is a good place to start by getting rid of mental clutter such as intrusive thoughts to clear your mind. Clearing your head fosters productivity, makes you more decisive and lightens whatever might be weighing you down mentally.
Clear Your Desk
Sometimes what slows you down from conceptualising, executing and implementing tasks as desired is the clutter on your desk. You don’t know whether you’re going or coming, with too many things in your workspace, this blocks productivity and affects your imagination and pace, hence sorting it out before the year ends will be beneficial in the long run as you gear up for the new year.
You can start by compartmentalising your belongings, stationery, files, plants, etc. Organising your belongings makes you feel like you just got a new lease on life.
Try To Wrap-up Your Tasks For This Year
If you want to start the new year on a clean slate, one of the best ways to achieve this is completing your tasks before the year ends. Make sure all your assigned work is on schedule, granted some tasks may be scheduled to be completed in the new year, but try to wrap up what is set for this year.
Clear Your Computer / Laptop
Living in a digital village has led to the use of devices of different kinds like laptops, computers, mobile phones, and tablets, which sometimes are used to accumulate unwanted material. You can start with spring cleaning your gadgets as a measure to get rid of unnecessary material like downloads that no longer serve you.
Clear Your Digital Space
Clearing your digital space not only makes room for more space on your devices and drive, but also prevents confusion, as you are able to go through your work materials easily. You can start with your work drive, then read and clear bookmarks, as well as unwanted media to clear any documents or material that no longer serves you.
Emotional Declutter
Your mind is a very powerful tool thus whatever thoughts you feed it will influence your mood and productivity levels. Try to do away with negative and stressful thoughts that clog your emotions. Feeling of paranoia and anxiety can be dealt with, remaining mindful of your thoughts.
Summary
All in all, YOU are the most important part of a successful declutter mission. You owe it to yourself to live a light life filled with no clutter, after all, it is good for your mental, emotional, physical and overall well-being. So, clear your head, clear your desk, try to wrap-up your tasks for this year, clear your computer / laptop, clear your digital space, and emotional declutter.
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