Decluttering your physical surroundings can work wonders for your mental clarity — so why not take a weekend to go through your home workspace, and toss any items that you no longer use or need? It’s finally time to tackle that overflowing junk drawer or your spare closet that seems to vomit boxes every time you slowly crack it open.
So roll up your sleeves, throw on your favorite cleaning playlist and get to work with these desk organization ideas. Feeling good about your physical space is the foundation for a more relaxed, chaos-free day-to-day — and it’s so simple. The best version of you is just a few hours of organization away!
First Things First: A Messy Desk is a NOT Sign of Genius
Sort of like when they tell you that rain on your wedding day is good luck, we’re going to disagree with that famous piece of advice for a moment. Instead, we're all about desk organization! First off, a few cute accessories like pencil cups or wire baskets will go a long way. The cuter the better — by making your desk a warm, inviting place to hang out, those never-ending zoom calls just might become a bit more tolerable.
For us, a messy desk can be a source of stress and forgetfulness, and we prefer to keep things calm and moving. In fact, trying out different desk organization ideas is a great way to trial and error different work flows, and see what brings out your most organized, productive side. So dig into those file cabinets and clean out that junk drawer — if we have to be stuck inside at our desks, we’re going to make it a nice place to be!
Use a Printable 2025 Calendar as Your Personal Headquarters
Forget your swamped Google calendar, scattered phone notes, and overflowing email inbox — what you need is something away from screens entirely. That’s where Tidy Plan’s Printable 2025 Calendars come in! Writing things down onto a physical calendar old-school style is the secret ingredient to getting a grasp on the bigger picture and your busy to-do list.
Hang your calendar on the fridge so that with every quick glance, you know exactly what’s on the docket for this afternoon, this week and later this month. Keeping these daily reminders separate from your work calendar is the best way to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. And why not get creative with it? Using highlighters, color-coding or sticky notes will only enhance your level of organization. Kids sports schedules in blue, your bestie’s wedding obligations in green and that offsite work retreat in yellow! Your 2025 calendar is the tool you need to finally get an organized handle on it all.
Make Lists for Everything
Lists are your best friend when it comes to getting organized. Whether it’s a daily to-do list, weekly overview or grocery shopping list, writing down tasks not only helps you remember things but also provides a sense of accomplishment when you tick items off. In fact, Tidy Plans has an entire collection of Daily To-Do Lists and Weekly Planners to help keep you on track of it all (check them out here!)
This year is all about efficiency, and that means mastering the art of prioritization. By categorizing your to-do list into different buckets based on their priority level, it will be easier to make progress on the things that matter most, rather than frivolous busywork. Plus, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of crossing off completed tasks of a list — each small victory snowballs into momentum to get you moving on the next task at hand.
Your New 15-Minute Daily Ritual
Now that you have everything organized, the tricky part is maintaining these new habits. That’s why we recommend setting aside just 15 minutes each day to tidy up and organize your space — your desk sets the tone for everything else! Whether it's decluttering your drawers, getting rid of the cups and bows that have accumulated while working from home or re-syncing your to-do list, taking 15 minutes each day to knock out a few easy organizational tasks will prevent chaos from creeping back in.
So, there you have it – a few super-easy tips to help you conquer the chaos and get your desk organized. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a perfectly organized life. So be patient with yourself, and celebrate the small wins as you work towards a more organized, stress-free you — the best version of you!
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