OK, back it up a bit...Clutter-Free #5

Wow, each week seems to be getting tougher for me to get this together.  I am mostly organized, with a side of messy.  I call that "being human."  Well, when I saw the teacher desk prompt for week 5...I had a small panic attack.  I barely ever have a clean desk.  That's one area that I "dump" stuff in a sort of organized way.  So here was the prompt:

• Write about what you like about it.

I suppose I like that it is out of the way.  I like that my things are not out by the kid's things.  I only sit at my desk when I have to email with parents or type up newsletters/hw packet covers...so it is good that it is in a corner.

• How you would like to change it?

I need to find a way to make space.  I have so much on/around the desk there is no place to write or spread out a little.  Everything is always piled high on my shelf and desk.

• What changes did you make to it as part of the Clutter-Free PROJECT Challenge.

Changes that I made are- cleaning up the files and papers and reorganizing the area to work more effectively.  I wanted to set things up in a way that- even if I am behind on filing/sorting it won't show on my desk area...tehe.  It is sad, but I know I will need this!

• What tips can you share to help others have a clear work-surface?

Phew, that's a hard one.  Other than stop giving work to kids that you have to grade...I am not sure I am the best to give advice on that one!  This one was a very tricky task for me!  I always have papers and piles on my desk.

Here are the before and after pics:

BEFORE

AFTER- Organized papers, extra "stuff" on file cabinet taken off

 

BEFORE

    


                                             

I added this to the desk area to help organize
my papers.

  

AFTER- Items under desk organized, drawers cleaned out,
desk top reworked for more writing space.

BEFORE

AFTER- cleaned up a bit

I hope you enjoy seeing the changes.