Now suppose you said, ?I?d like you to find three types of flowers grown locally, which can be delivered for our meeting on September 7th. It?s very important that this part of event be right, as we are entertaining company?s top executives. I?ll need 27 centerpieces and budget is $1000. Order nine arrangements of each type of flower if it fits into $1000 budget and let me know by end of day tomorrow where we stand.? Your assistant now has specific guidelines and can more effectively complete her task, reducing likelihood of doing wrong work or wasting time coming to you with questions or asking for clarification.

She knew purpose of assignment (flowers for meeting on September 7th), she knew importance (you said it was a very important part of event) she knew specific parameters involved (locally grown, three different types, 27 tables, $1000 budget) she knew deadline (report back status by end of tomorrow), and she knew she had authority to order flowers provided that cost fit into $1000 budget. By being clear and specific up front, you gave her everything she needed to successfully complete assignment first time through. The result was a double win because you got task handled effectively, and she got opportunity to succeed wildly. When communication is clear and your staff succeeds, job gets done right and everyone benefits.

Monica Ricci has been an organizing specialist since 1999, and her motivational presentations teach effective organizing and simplifying techniques for home and work. She also offers free email tips and ideas on how to make life simpler and more organized. Her topics include clutter control, paper management, time management, organizing space and procrastination.Contact Monica at 770-569-2642 or Monica@CatalystOrganizing.com.

6.Put a small boom box with quiet music in your office.

7.Open a window in springtime to get fresh air and hear birds.

8.Have family or friends' photos displayed where you can see them but use tools such as shelves or wall space, so they don't infringe upon your workspace.

9.Display a few pieces of your favorite memorabilia where you can see it.

10.Get into habit of clearing your desk ten minutes before you leave each night. A clean desk is a great way to greet day.

If you make your workspace a more enjoyable place to be, you'll get more Done, you?ll spend more time there and you'll be happier in process.

Monica Ricci has been an organizing specialist since 1999, and her motivational presentations teach effective organizing and simplifying techniques for home and work. She also offers free email tips and ideas on how to make life simpler and more organized. Her topics include clutter control, paper management, time management, organizing space and procrastination.Contact Monica at 770-569-2642 or Monica@CatalystOrganizing.com.