4) Chunk up - If you can't figure out how to achieve your goal, try looking at bigger picture. If your goal is to earn $10,000 this month and you can't figure out how, think bigger - maybe you want $10K because you want to earn six figures this year. Then start to brainstorm ways of earning six figures. Don't get so caught up on your problem that you lose sight of bigger picture.

5) Chunk down - The opposite of chunking up. Think in terms of smaller details. Continuing with $10K example, if you can't think of how to earn $10,000 this month, can you think of ways to earn $333 per day? Maybe, but even if you can't it gets mind working in a new way.

6) Take a REAL Break - Stop working on problem for a bit and let your subconscious work on it. This requires two things. First, you need to actually give your mind a break and recharge. Switching from thinking about one problem to another will not do it. Get away from problem an your work, even if for only five minutes. Second, make sure you are not dwelling on problem. Taking a walk to get away from work is great, but if you continue to mull over problem your not really giving your mind a break from it.

7) Move - Get blood flowing! Exercise, walk, run, stretch, whatever. Be it from blood flow, endorphins, or a change in focus, physical movement enhances creativity. I do some of my best thinking while shooting baskets. Find out what works for you and do it.

There are many different techniques you can use to solve a problem. Try few above to start, and then come up with your own. Use them well, and watch yourself create new and exciting solutions faster than ever.

Yes. It's that simple. Start with floor, then cupboards, bookcases, filing cabinets, desk and anywhere else.

Not Sure what to toss or keep? Follow The Office Organiser's Golden Rules of Clutter Control… Ask yourself:

Do I really need or want this? Will my life change in any way if I got rid of it? Would someone else benefit from having it? If I am going to keep it, where's most logical place to find it again? What's in it for you? Why do you put yourself through this process? Well it's quite simple. You will find things more easily,you'll feel better, you'll look like you've got your work under control (even if you haven't), you'll have heaps more space, you'll be able to focus, you'll save time and your boss will be very happy as you'll save your company a fortune on stationery because you hoarded enough to supply whole organisation.

The Secret to Clutter Control There's only one way to do that - regularly clean up. A little clean each day will keep you focussed and sane! All you need to do is …do it!

Lorraine Pirihi is Australia's Personal Productivity Specialist and Leading Life Coach. Her business The Office Organiser specialises in showing small business owners and managers, how to get organised at work so they can have a life! Lorraine is also a dynamic speaker and has produced many products including "How to Survive and Thrive at Work!"

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