Keeping TimeWhile Saving Space A clock is a clock unless itserves another purpose. The IKEA/PS clock ($29.95) has a hiddencabinet behind it with two shelves. Whether you want to storesupplies that family members can’t seem to stop borrowing orstash “brain food” for those not-so-easy writingassignments or proposals, this clock provides the perfect hidingplace.

It’s possible to painlessly organize your office if youbreak the process down into bite-size pieces.

Determine the main areas you need to organize, andenter them on a list in your daily planner, handheld or contactmanager.

Break these areas into smaller tasks, and enter thosetasks on the list. Make the tasks small enough that they’remanageable but not so small that they’re insignificant.

Put a realistic deadline next to each task.

As you accomplish each task and organize variousareas, remove the task from your list. (Some people prefer paperlists because they enjoy crossing off completed tasks!)

Avoid the tendency to bounce around your office fromone area to another while organizing. When you focus on one area,you’ll be able to accomplish more.