√  Invest in a dozen of your favorite, inexpensive pens and a small cutlery tray to avoid constantly searching for pens.  Keep the tray, filled with pens, in a drawer near the phone.
 

√ Make your work day afternoon more productive by leaving the office during lunch time.  Energize yourself by breathing some fresh air, taking a walk or closing your eyes for a few minutes.
 

√ Clear your desk top of all personal mementos.  Hang them on the walls, place them on shelves, but give yourself space to work at your desk, without distractions.
 

√ Schedule appointments and meetings with both beginning and ending times.  People are more"to-the-point" when they are up against a deadline.
 

√ Complete a phone call, then write down your next action relatingto the call.  Do you need to make another call or mail something?  If you can't do it now, write it down.
 

√ Simplify a big project by writing
down everything.  Then, put thetasks in order.  Next, set up a time line.  Finally, delegate as much as possible.
 

√ Reduce interruptions at work by moving your desk so you can't see the door.  Passers-by will not be able to catch your eye as they walk by, thus avoiding unnecessary conversation.
 

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√ Keep a "computer" file or box.  Place items to be entered and tasks to do into the file/box.
 

√ Keep a file for regular meetings you attend.  If you have a weekly meeting with your boss, fill a file with items to review.
 

√ Place tomorrow's top priority task at the center of your desk before you leave work today.  You'll start your day focused.
 

√ Designate a space in your office for items that need to go home with you.  Do the same at home.
 

√ Streamline supplies in your desk drawers.  Keep only what you will realistically use during the next month.