Home Office Hacks - A Bright Idea!
I'm so excited to be back with the Bright Ideas group! Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite hacks for my home office.
These organizational hacks might help you begin the new year with a few fresh ideas for your home office.
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Back to Work Here reminder
Don't you hate working with huge files? I really hate trying to update old files, because I'll get halfway before my adult ADD kicks in. I created a PowerPoint slide called "Back to Work Here!" It helps me restart quickly.Listen to the iPod without speakers
Love listening to your iPod/phone? Tired of dealing with speakers on your desktop? Put your iPod in a glass or mug to amplify the sound. I use this both in my classroom and my home office to reduce desktop clutter.Don't Lose Your List
I'm much more productive now that I've trained myself to keep my to-do list under my mouse pad when I leave my desk. My desk looks more organized, and I always can locate my notes quickly.Work in a Happy Place
My home office used to be half of the "catch-all" room over the garage. The other half is the kiddo's playroom. Shockingly, I didn't get much accomplished there. My laptop stayed on the dining room table, since I love the natural light in that room. Recently, hubby moved out the dining room table (we never used it anyways, since we have a table in the kitchen.) I moved in my desk, office chair, printer, file cabinet, and a cheap bookcase from Craigslist, and I am happy as a clam. :)Contact Paper = Awesome
I recovered my old file cabinet from when I began teaching in the 90's. I found a fun roll of shelf paper at Big Lots, and had a blast. If you choose to try this, make sure to remove the handles (if possible) to help you get a smooth finish.for more great ideas. For my other bright ideas, click here. For more bright ideas from a variety of other bloggers, please browse the link-up below. Thanks, y'all!
Love the work reminder f for files. I tend to just leave them open but this would allow me to close them and then know where I am when I want to work again.
ReplyDelete✿Tiffani Time 4 Kindergarten
time4kindergarten@comcast.net
I do the same thing as Tiffani... and my hubby hates it. :-) Thanks for the tip! I need some office hacks for sure!
ReplyDeleteAny tips for the "I have far too much to get done, and I'm a visual organizer, which means if it's not in front of me, I'm afraid I'll forget it, so there are piles EVERYwhere?" challenge I seem to be facing right now?
And... back to report card writing I go!
Tammy @ Teaching FSL
Such great ideas! Maybe the living room isn't the best place for my office. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSally from Elementary Matters
I love the idea of adding a slide to my power point. I always think that I am going to remember where I left off, or write it down on a piece of paper I can never later find or start all over again. Thanks for the great tip!
ReplyDeleteTania
My Second Sense
I will have to try adding a blank slide to help me to remember where I left off. Thanks for the great ideas and for hosting all of the other bright ideas posts.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Wiley
Wiley Teaching