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Organizing Your Desk Drawers

10/7/2020

 
Square photo of dark wood antique writing desk.  The edge of the dark wood chair is visible in the bottom right corner.  The desk is cleared off with two items: a small white smooth vase with pink plastic flowers.  On the left of the desk, there is a greeting card with aqua background and matching pink flowers.
This is a great time to reorganize your desk! 
 
First of all, do you have a desk that supports your current needs?  Is it big enough?  In the right location?  Is your chair the right height and does it give you the right amount of support? 
 
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If you need some "Desk Support", try one of these blog posts: 
Desk Ideas for Sitting on the Floor or Couch
Arranging Kids' Desks for Distance Learning


Reflect:
Let’s say that your desk is good to go… Now what?  Consider how much “stuff” you like to have on your desk.  Do you like it clean and completely cleared off?  Do you like to have things out where you can see them?  There’s no right answer.  This is about knowing yourself and what supports your work and helps you to focus. 




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Tip for an Unstable Internet Connection

9/15/2020

 
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Corner of silver mac laptop computer with black keys, a white USB to ethernet adaptor cord plugged into a white ethernet cable; all on a light brown desk
Attending a lot of Zoom calls these days?  It's the worst when your internet has an unstable connection... you miss what people are saying, images freeze, they can't hear you, and you might even get kicked out of the meeting!  

A simple thing that has helped me tremendously has been investing in an ethernet cable.  Instead of using wifi, I instead plug my computer directly into the router box using the cable.  This has made an incredible positive difference in both my productivity and the quality of my online meetings.  

Because I have a mac laptop, I also had to purchase an Apple USB Ethernet Adaptor.  
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Desk Ideas for Sitting on the Floor or Couch

8/23/2020

 
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If you are working from home or your child is distance learning, it is nice to have flexibility in your seating arrangements.  It's good to be able to get up and move to a different location or a different chair.  Children, especially, benefit from having the choice to sit on the floor or in a comfy chair.  If they are actively engaged in learning, then I would encourage you to let them choose where to sit!  Here are some desk ideas to get you started! 

Floor Desks

This adjustable wooden desk can be used while sitting on the floor.  It allows adjustment to the angle so that you can add a device or book.  It also has a flat surface and a cute little drawer!  
This desk can be used on a bed, couch or on the floor.  It includes a slot along the back for a book or iPad and for a  slot for a drink. 

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Productivity Tips for Working from Home while Homeschooling

8/17/2020

 
Today's Guest Author is Janine Morales, a Professional Organizer from San Diego, California. She is a former teacher with a degree in Behavioral Sciences and teaches the benefits of organization in the home and at work. She is KonMari certified and helps her clients make decisions about their belongings and create a home that sparks joy. 

​Productivity Tips for Working from home while homeschooling

 
If you are in the same boat as me, you might be homeschooling your kids this semester. When I heard the news that California was not going to open schools until January, I officially acquired another (unpaid) part-time job: Teacher. Many schools are planning to go online or have a hybrid program until things with COVID19 are figured out. What does that mean for working parents? Setting up a home office and creating a schedule for everyone. As a former teacher gone Organizer, I will share five tips on how to create a productive and healthy workspace for every member of the family while homeschooling.
 
Professional organizer Janine Morales wearing a professional black dress in a white and beige closet:  white draperies, white round side table, and several white dresses and sweaters hanging in the closet
Photo credit The Tidy Closet

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