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Spring into Spring
Hasn't time flown? Already we're into the last quarter of the year and isn't it perfect timing to clear out the cobwebs of winter and prepare yourself for the next few months of sun, sand, surf or is it work, work, work? You know it's time to take action when: You have difficulty finding things
In his bestselling book "Clutter's Last Stand, Don Aslett, America's No. 1 Cleaning Expert says: "Most of us attain, accumulate, collect, but plenty always seems to require more. Enough is never enough. Clutter Costs
Clutter Stifles
We're so surrounded with stuff, we don't even have time for the people whom mean the most to us. The Final Revelation
Clutter in the Workplace
Here are a five reasons why: People waste time searching for things. In fact, The Wall Street Journal conducted a survey and reported that white collar workers spent on average SIX WEEKS A YEAR looking for things in the office! Clutter occupies space. Floor space costs money! One of the most common complaints I hear is "I have no room, there's not enough space. Extra money is spent on stationery and office supplies which have already been bought. The trouble is people can't easily find them in a cluttered environment so they order more. Money is wasted on excess office furniture and storage to hoard the clutter. Clutter makes you feel busy. Combined with a busy workload, clutter will dramatically increase your stress levels. It is extremely easy to be distracted with so much 'stuff' surrounding you. Time to Take Action
About The Author Lorraine Pirihi, principal of The Office Organiser is Australia's Personal Productivity Coach. She specialises in working with businesspeople showing them how to dramatically boost their productivity, reduce the stress and the mess in their lives and have more time for enjoying their life. lorraine@office-organiser.com.au
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