Introduction

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Turn the mess into a work of art.

One of the best ways to get your creative juices flowing is by turning a messy desk into something that’s not only functional and beautiful, but also inspiring.

One way you can do this is by setting up an area in your workspace where you can gather all of your art supplies—pens, paper, paintbrushes—and organize them accordingly. This will help keep everything organized so it’s easy to find what you need when needed (and hopefully inspire some new ideas while doing so).

Stay off social media.

You’ll be surprised at how much time you’ll save by getting rid of your social media accounts. Your phone is an important tool for productivity, but it can also be a distraction that keeps you from being productive. If the temptation to check Facebook or Twitter is too great, turn off notifications on those apps and decide how long it will take before they come back on again. You might not notice immediately when this happens because we’re all so used to having our phones with us wherever we go; but once they’re turned off, they’re gone forever! You’ll find that once this becomes habit—and if it takes some time before doing this becomes routine—you’ll be able to focus more fully when working without distractions from social media apps like Facebook and Twitter distracting me as I write this section of my article about how helpful posting content on social media sites actually isn’t.”

Eliminate distractions.

Now that you have a solid idea of what to do, it’s time to get down to work! The first thing you need is a good workspace. If your current space is too cluttered and distracting, then it could be hindering the work that needs to get done. Try setting up an area where you can focus on important tasks without being interrupted by other distractions like email or phone calls—think of this as your “quiet space”.

It’s also helpful if there’s somewhere in your office where people can go when they need some downtime away from their desks (and vice versa). This way, they don’t feel like they’re missing out on anything while they’re away from their desks.

Just do it.

You might be wondering how to get started. The first step is just doing it. That’s it! Just get out of your comfort zone and see what happens.

I’ve found the best way for me is to start with something small, like writing an email or making a phone call. Then I’ll do more as time goes on and see how I feel about myself as an innovator in my work space (or anywhere else).

Busy yourself with a project before you have time to think about anything else.

Busy yourself with a project before you have time to think about anything else.

You’re probably already aware of this, but it bears repeating: the best time to start a new project is when you have nothing else on your plate. You should always have some work in progress somewhere, but if you can keep at least one other thing going while working on your main initiative (and ideally more than one), then things will flow smoothly and efficiently.

Learn to say “No.”

• Learn to say “No.”

This is the most important skill you can master if you want to be an effective leader, and it’s also one of the most difficult. You need to learn how to say no when everyone around you is asking for something (and sometimes even just looking at). You’ll have much more time–and energy–to focus on what’s important if everyone stops bothering you with requests or questions.

• Take breaks!

Schedule it out.

• Schedule it out

The first step is to block out an hour or two at your office every day. If you start this practice, it will become automatic and you won’t even notice when the time comes for working on your project. I find that if I don’t plan my work in advance, things tend to get messy and disorganized because there isn’t enough structure in place for me to know what exactly needs doing next or how much time has passed between tasks.

Working from home or in a co-working space can allow you to be productive and creative at the same time.

Working from home or in a co-working space can allow you to be productive and creative at the same time.

If you’re not familiar with working from home, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean that your workspace will be empty or devoid of distractions. In fact, we recommend having a few things around: books on your desk, plants within reach in case you get hungry (food is always welcome), and maybe even some music playing softly in the background so that it isn’t too distracting during brainstorming sessions with colleagues or clients.

If working from home is new territory for you—or if there are other factors preventing productivity—it may help to create a routine that makes sense for yourself so that getting into flow becomes easier over time. Here are some tips on how best go about doing this:

Conclusion

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