Well, I’ve done a little remodeling in the office. It’s quite a change from a couple weeks ago when I was stacking boxes on top of my desk to achieve a working standing desk. I’ve essentially converted my granddad’s old secretary into a standing desk with enough room now for my laptop and second monitor [...]

I’m considering replacing my current home office desk with something that has a little more workspace on it. My current desk is roughly 3-foot by 3-foot and with a laptop, extra monitor and mouse, there’s not a lot of extra space for papers and such. As I’ve looked at my options, I’ve found a couple [...]

11 things to do with your spare moments in the office… Inbox zero Clean/dust off your computer and behind your computer Reorganize your cables/cords File/scan papers Declutter your filing system Declutter your digital life Learn/practice a new skill Unsubscribe from newsletters Update content on Intranet/Internet sites Meet with a co-worker to discuss projects you can [...]

This is part of our series on The Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 28th idea in the manifesto is: Clear your desk. If you have a cluttered desk, it can be distracting and disorganized and stressful. A clear desk, however, is only a couple of simple habits [...]

Does this sound familiar? Jason Fried, CEO of 37Signals, shares that the biggest problem with modern offices is the constant interruptions. The key to get work done — remove interruptions and distractions. He recommends the following: Shift your collaboration to more passive things – put e-mail, collaborations, etc off until you’re not busy Let people [...]