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Chris Ralston, one of several art directors at Callahan Creek, 805 Mass., keeps his workspace organized so it functions like a well-oiled efficiency machine.Want to know if your workspace is organized? Give yourself the three-minute test.

“If you can find a particular sheet of paper or a file or piece of equipment — whatever it is you need — in three minutes or less, you’re organized,” says Marguerite Carlson, owner of Lawrence-based Organize U. “That’s a basic ground rule.”

Carlson, whose clients include hoarders and other disorderly clients, says a work area — be it a tiny cubicle or expansive office suite — needs to be clutter-free for maximum efficiency.

“Clutter messes with your mind,” she says, “and when you can clear the clutter, you really are clearing out your life.”

And the smaller your workspace, the more important it is to keep it well-ordered.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Cubicle creativity: Make over your office space for better workflow / LJWorld.com

Author: Cathy Hamilton