The Clear 180 Principle for a Clutter Free Desktop

When you sit at your workspace or desktop, all surfaces in 180 degrees around you should be clear of everything except:

• Your tools:   (phone, computer, pen, etc.)
• Limited decoration (a very few photos, plant or positive association pieces)
• The project you are currently working on

Establish a workflow management system behind you.

• The inbox:  all incoming information goes there –not on your desk
• Outbox: for anything leaving the office area
• Create a “To Read” tray/bin/box next to inbox for all reading materials
• A container for managing individual project folders
• A To File tray or box