10 Simple Tips for Organizing Your Workspace

Because a cluttered desk = a cluttered mind (and we don’t have time for that).

Your workspace should be your productivity power zone—but if it’s covered in random sticky notes, half-drunk coffee cups, and that one pen you swear you didn’t lose, it’s probably doing more harm than good. Let’s fix that with some quick, no-BS organization hacks that’ll have your space working for you, not against you.

Your Fast-Track to a Clutter-Free, Focus-Boosting Desk

🔹 Start with a Clean Slate – Take everything off your desk. Yes, everything. Now, only put back what actually serves you.

🔹 The ‘One-Minute’ Rule – If it takes less than a minute to put something away, do it now. No more “I’ll do it later” piles.

🔹 Go Digital (When It Makes Sense) – If you’re drowning in paper clutter, scan it or toss it. Not everything needs a hard copy.

🔹 Contain the Chaos – Drawer organizers, cute storage boxes, a designated spot for everything. Because ‘organized chaos’ is still chaos.

🔹 Label It Like You Mean It – Bins, files, chargers—if it has a place, label it. No more digging through “random stuff” drawers.

🔹 Create a Daily Reset Ritual – Before you shut down for the day, do a quick reset. A clean desk = a stress-free start tomorrow.

🔹 Make Space for Inspiration – A clutter-free desk doesn’t have to be boring. Add a vision board, affirmations, or something that fuels your creativity.

🔹 Set Up a Charging Station – Cords everywhere? Nope. Keep them contained and easily accessible so you’re never scrambling.

🔹 Think Multi-Use – A storage ottoman, a desk with built-in shelves—maximize your space with furniture that works.

🔹 Find a System & Stick to It – Organizing isn’t a one-time thing. Keep up with your setup so you never have to ‘deep clean’ again.

Why Coworking Spaces Keep You Organized (Without the Effort)

Working from home? It’s way too easy to let work stuff, life stuff, and oops-how-did-it-get-this-messy stuff pile up. That’s why women at The Little Collective love coworking—structured workspaces, zero distractions, and built-in organization (so you don’t have to overthink it).

Ready to Level Up Your Workspace?

A clear space = a clear mind = bigger moves. If you’re over the home office chaos and need a space that actually works for you, come see what The Little Collective is all about.