Do you get the Spring Home Office Blues? With spring in the air, warmer weather and the first hints of green outside, its easy to feel a little depressed if you are stuck in your home office for a good part of the day. One of the best ways to tackle this problem is to give your home office a good spring-cleaning and makeover.
Get Rid Of The Clutter
Nothing makes you feel more trapped inside than a cluttered office. Take an hour or two and go through everything in your home office. Sort through stacks of paper, and toss or file everything appropriately. This is also a great time to ban anything that does not apply to your actual work from your home office, including childrens toys, magazines, personal bills and correspondence, junk mail etc.
Time For A Thorough Cleaning
Now that you have gotten rid of all the extra clutter, set aside some time to give your office a thorough cleaning. Start at the top and work your way down. Wipe off any ceiling fans and light fixtures, as well as curtain rods and doorframes. Clean the windows inside and out and throw the curtains in the washing machine. Remove books and picture frames from shelves, dust them off...