How to Break the Addiction to Post-it Notes
by Barbara Boone

Description: Tips for organizing information you normally jot down on post-it notes.

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I have walked into many offices and seen post-it notes all over the place. Granted, they are a wonderful way to capture short pieces of information, but they add to visual clutter. I will admit that I have had a few (that number depends on your perception of a few) post-it notes stuck to my computer monitor, desk shelf, printer, etc. I have vowed to de-clutter my office of all post-it notes hanging around. Here is how I have done that.

I bought a small notebook that was divided into sections. Actually each section divider was a pocket folder as well. It is made by Stuart Hall, 9 1/2 in. X 6 in and spiral bound. There is a number on it, 5010, but I am not sure that is relevant. Any similar notebook will do.

I have divided the sections into the following categories: Blogging & article ideas, Technology notes, To-dos, and Productivity (the name of the certification I now have). As I am working, instead of reaching for a post-it note to write down a piece of information that I want to remember, I open the notebook (which sits on my desk in front of the computer), and put the information into the appropriate place. I usually keep the to-do section open all the time so that I can refer to it on a daily basis.

You can use this same method inserting your own appropriate topics. It was not easy giving up the post-it addiction, but well worth the effort. The less visual clutter, the less distracted you will feel. Practice this for 30 days and it will become a habit.

Barbara has used her organizing, writing, and teaching skills to educate business owners and busy professionals about organizing their work environment. She does this through her company, Busy Bee Organizing Services, located in Cockeysville, MD. Her monthly newsletter gives solutions, ideas, and advice on many different organizing problems in the home and office.

Go to Barbara's website (http://www.bzbeeorganizing.com) to read many articles about organizing in the office and home. She also teaches organizing seminars. Check out her list of seminar topics on her website under organizing seminars.

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