My Organized Home Office; Staples and Air Miles

This last week on Twitter I was chatting about the chaos and my day spent in getting that Organized Home Office. Shredding, sorting, filing, labelling and taming all the madness that settled in my office over the Winter. I did have to make a huge mess in order to clean, but when all was said and done – I was thrilled.

While I still need to find a few additional pieces for storage, my home office is a lot better now than it was before. Having that organized office where {most} everything has a ‘home’, really beings on the productivity. As soon as I was done, I felt rejuvenated, refreshed and a lot less stressed. I was eager to put it all to use, and did get more done the following day.

In fact, you can earn AIR MILES on your in-store purchases as well as through the catalogue and online. These rewards can be redeemed for thousands of rewards including travel, entertainment attractions and merchandise.

From March 6 to 10th, you can earn five times the reward miles on purchases of $50 or more. Right now is the perfect time to kick-start your spring cleaning and refresh your home office, before Spring actually arrives and you won’t want to be stuck inside.

A recent survey commissioned by Staples Canada and AIR MILES* reveals that an overwhelming 83% of Canadians agree that a cluttered or disorganized workspace negatively affects levels of productivity. Despite this fact, 26% of Canadians describe their own desk as cluttered.

To help Canadians get organized this Spring, Staples and AIR MILES are working with Interior Designer and Organizational Expert, Lucie Pitt. She has some helpful tips on how you can get your desk organized. With the right tools and some organization, you can turn your workspace from this:
{fyi, I’m so guilty of posts-its on the wall too!}

To this!

Lucie’s Five Simple Solutions to Maximize Your Workspace

1. Clear Out! – Clearing space on your desk will send calming messages to your brain and help you work more efficiently.

• When faced with heaps of files, start with a desk-top solution like a Martha Stewart Stack + Fit Desk Organizer, found exclusively at Staples. The various components are easy to customize to meet your needs, taking up minimal space because they stack.
• Your walls can also provide an attractive filing option thanks to the Martha Stewart Large Shagreen Double File Pockets. They keep valuable notes at a stylish arm’s length.
• Wall-mounted message boards and calendars now come in fun and funky styles, so deadlines and reminders can be front and centre. Wall Pops Message Boards and Calendars are convenient options that cling – no hammer required!

2. From the Desk to the Floor – A floor lamp not only saves space on your desk, but provides a nice homey feel to your office environment with soft lighting. Staples has a variety of floor lamps that still mean business while shedding light on the new, organized you.

3. Get Your Technology in Order – Adding a monitor riser is an easy way to gain extra space and help your body too. Elevating the monitor helps to improve posture while creating a handy little spot to tuck away small items. And consider a sleek charging station for all your gadgets, like theBelken Conserve Valet. It offers multiple docks, so in addition to being fully charged, your gadgets will be neatly organized and easy-to-find.

4.File or Shred. Don’t Pile and Dread – Invest in a small, two drawer filing cabinet on wheels and tuck it away when not in use. And if you don’t need to file something… don’t! Have a shredder on hand to get rid of sensitive documents or use Staples in-store shredding service available in their Copy and Print Centre. During the AIR MILES launch period, half-bin shredding will earn 5 bonus AIR MILES while a full-bin shred will get you 10 bonus AIR MILES.

5. Save Space for Your Personality – “A tidy desk doesn’t have to be devoid of personality,” says Pitt. “The easiest way to bring a bit of yourself to your space is through photographs in clear frames to keep the lines clean.” You can also spruce up your space with funky file folders, available in a variety of patterns and colours.

WIN IT: To help tidy workspaces across the nation and to celebrate the national Sponsor launch, Staples and AIR MILES are offering you a chance to win a “Clear the Clutter” prize pack. Filled with items to organize your desk including the Stack+Fit line from Martha Stewart, a monitor riser and a smart charging station, plus 100 bonus AIR MILES reward miles, it’s a prize valued at more than $200.

TO ENTER: Fill in the form below with your qualifying entries. Good Luck!!

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