Officekeeping Tip

The key to organization is putting items back when you are finished. Everything should have a “home” and whenever you use an something, either put it back or replace it. I’ve asked several professional organizers their recipe for success and they all agree that putting things away is one of the best keys to organizational success.

Giving every item a home also prevents you from buying and obtaining more things than necessary. If there’s no room for a new item, you are less likely to go out and buy more. Same goes for lost items…if an item is where it is supposed to be, you won’t have to go out and waste money on something you already have.

So, put it back!