I'm a college student with ADD, and my worst problem is my desk. There are lots of papers, binders, and books. I have an expandable file for all of my warranty papers and important documents. I have folders for my school subjects that I keep in my backpack, but a few more folders that I just keep here because I don't need to bring them to class everyday. There are a lot of papers around cluttering my desk. As well as computer stuff, electronic cords, binders, papers from conferences, checks, books, the works. I've bought bins to try to sort things, and more folders. It's all just piling up. I don't feel like I'm using my space as effectively as I should, and I don't have a lot of work space on my desk (I end up doing projects on the floor or on my bed). Any ideas on how you sort things on a desk or keep things from piling up? Even short tips are appreciated :)
2007-11-12 05:58:32 · 4 answers · asked by Christine 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
P.S. Lol to the person who said date someone with OCD. My boyfriend is really clean, the exact opposite of me. That's half of why I'm asking this question!
2007-11-12 06:18:47 · update #1
I agree with Jewels: Get a filing cabinet.
Also, my husband has shelves that look like they're supposed to be part of the desk they're used with. That should give you some storage space.
Now, with my desk, I once in a while take everything off and around it and dust it off. Then I decide what I need to keep and throw everything else in the garbage. After that, it's a lot easier to stack stuff neatly.
Good luck!
2007-11-12 06:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another piler, I am the say way. I am slowly overcoming this by going through everything when I first receive it. With the bins if you have books and other objects that you don't use everyday, but feel they will be necessary put them in the bin. When putting the stuff in the bins, I personally would make an inventory list of what you have put in the bin. That way you can look at your list and be able to locate the stuff with some ease. Also, on your desk Office Depot sells desk shelves for relatively cheap. These come in handy as well.
2007-11-12 14:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by demetria2424 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Date someone with OCD
2007-11-12 14:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by wadetuehara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a file cabinet and organize!
2007-11-12 14:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋