The ultimate list of work tips for an organized week

Monday morning. You're sitting down with your coffee, determined to be productive. And yet… forty-five minutes later, you've figured out everything about how to teach cats to high-five. Meanwhile, pens , papers, and Post-its are scattered around as if a small storm has raged across your desk. Focus? Gone.

Breathe in. Exhale. We got you.
With these light-hearted work tips (and smart tools from The Perfect Desk) you can create an organized desk and more peace of mind.

Focus & productivity: less chaos, more flow

• Monday Morning Minute : Set a timer for one minute and tidy up as much as possible in that minute. And no, we don't mean shoving everything in a drawer. Tidying up. Result: a sense of satisfaction, fewer stimuli, and faster focus.
• Focus of the day : Write down one task in the morning that you absolutely want to complete. This will give you focus.
  • Smart hack : let ChatGPT summarize your to-do list down to that one focus point.
• The 2-stack method : your current task on the left, the waiting stack on the right. The rest? Out of sight and therefore in a drawer or cabinet.
• Friday-empty-desk trick : Clear your desk completely for the weekend. Sitting down at your desk on Monday feels sooooo good.

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Paper & Notes: Writing is Remembering

• Handwritten reminder : write down your to-do items with a pen instead of typing them. You'll remember them better and stay sharper.
• Paper inbox : keep a notepad next to your keyboard. Anything that comes in, just put it there. Clear your mind, and your desk is quiet.
  • Smart hack : take a picture of your notes and let ChatGPT turn it into an action list.
• Morning brain dump : write down everything that's going through your head for two minutes. This way, you'll start with space instead of noise.
• Organize your notes : categorize them by topic (work, ideas, personal). Later, they'll be much easier to find.

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Order & minimalism: less is more (and faster)

• 3-bin rule : place three organizers on your desk for your papers: today, this week, or later. Everything has its place; there are no more flavors.
• One-minute rule : Before you close your laptop, tidy your desk for 60 seconds. Tomorrow you'll be grateful for what you do today.
• Visual diet: only your current task should be visible. Anything else is a distraction.
• Fixed place rule : pens, paperclips, and papers—everything gets a home. Less searching, more peace.

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Ergonomics & Energy: Work Smarter, Feel Better

• Laptop lift : raise your screen to eye level. "Yeah, yeah," you're probably saying, "I already knew that." Chances are you do know, but haven't done it. Do it now ;-). Your neck and shoulders will say thank you.
• 90° power pose : Rest your elbows at a 90° angle on the table. A small adjustment makes a big difference.
• 5-minute standing break : After lunch, stand for five minutes or walk around. You'll feel more energetic right away.
  • Smarter hack : Have ChatGPT create a five-minute mini-stretch routine for the office. Free personal trainer.
• Separate keyboard and mouse : this prevents bent wrists and allows you to work more comfortably.

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Routine & habits: small routines, big impact

• Monday morning ritual : clear your desk, write down one task, put on your headphones. Your week starts with focus.
• Micro-cleaning : Clean your keyboard and mouse at the end of each week. Fewer crumbs, a fresher start.
• Closing triptych : write down three things for tomorrow, close your laptop. Clear your head, free evening.
• Linking habits : Attach a new habit to something you're already doing. For example, jotting down ideas while the coffee is running.

What do you gain from this?

An organized workplace gives:

1. Fewer stimuli → peace of mind
2. Better focus → get more done in less time
3. Smart routines → energy left for what really matters

In short: you work smarter, calmer and more enjoyable.

Ready to get started?

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Do you have any valuable work tips we should definitely know? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you.

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