Various things can help you to stay organized at work. You might find some of the following tips helpful:

• Try and set up your work area in the way that best suits you in terms of light, music and privacy
• Have everything you need at hand, so you don’t get distracted while trying to find the stapler, for example
• Daily time sheets can help structure your day. Set an alarm or computer alert so you know when time is almost up for that task
• In-and-out trays are useful. If you have space, use four of them; three in-trays marked “Important/Now,” “Important/Soon” and “Maybe Important,” and one marked “Pending” or “Already Done/Waiting for Response”
• If you work in a situation where there are numerous interruptions, keep a stack of self-adhesive tags or sticky notes. When interrupted, immediately write down what you were doing
• If you’re faced with a large or less interesting task, do it in small chunks, interrupted by an alternative activity; anything that gives you some release from the task