Does your desk space feel cluttered?  Well a cluttered desk can make for a more stressful life.  Sometimes when our desks feel unorganized, we don’t know where to begin.  There’s a pile of homework here, a stack of mail there, and big pile of random knick-knacks you’ve gotten as freebees, as birthday presents, and as part of those well-thought-out care packages your grandma sends you.  All of that stuff is distracting! Keeping your desk looking nice doesn’t have to feel like a painful part of your weekly (or monthly) cleaning routine though!  Here are three cute desk ideas that will keep you focused and stress-free.
1) Positive Pictures
Keeping positive images on your desk can be very calming when you’re having a stressful day!  You can print out inspirational quotes or use family photos.  I did a little DIY-ing and painted this sign for my desk space. Uplifting photos and messages help remind me to be grateful and put things into perspective when I’m feeling overwhelmed.  So hit up the library one day and search for some positive pictures to print out for your desk!
2) To Do List
Don’t know where to start?  Try the Target dollar section!  Find some cute stationary and make a to do list.  Making a list of everything that you have to do will help keep you on task.  Instead of getting distracted and stressed out by the thought of what to do next, you’ll stay focused because you’ll remember that all of the stuff you have to do is already organized on your to do list!
3) An Essentials Box
If you’re anything like me, then you won’t be able to pay attention to your work when you know that your phone needs charging, your lips need chapstick, and your stomach needs a snack.  Keeping all of your essential items in a small box or container in the top drawer of your desk will minimize distractions.  I keep gum, headphones, chargers, tissues, and some little snacks in my essentials box.  Think about it, beyond being distracted by the thought of your dangerously low phone battery, having to get up to dig through three handbags for your phone charger will really get you sidetracked! Â
Your desk may seem a little messy now, but you can use just a few things to get your work schedule back on track!
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