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	Tips For A Workable Workspace

	By Ramona Creel

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LAYING OUT YOUR WORKSPACE

"L" and "U" shaped desks are the most efficient workspaces
store your equipment -- phone, computer, etc. -- on one "wing"
leave the another wing free to spread out while you work
you can have everything you need within arm's reach
put your phone on the side of the desk opposite your writing hand
that way you can hold the phone and take notes at the same time
add a hutch for extra storage for books, supplies, and equipment
avoid cluttering your work space with too many personal items

PUTTING ERGONOMICS TO WORK FOR YOU

pay attention to your body -- aches and pains aren't normal
you shouldn't have to bend, squat, or stretch
your monitor should be at eye level -- if not, raise your monitor
your wrists should be flat when typing or using a mouse
if not, use a keyboard tray or wrist rest
when sitting, your thighs should be parallel to the floor
calves perpendicular to the floor with feet on the ground
if not, adjust your chair or bring in a raised footrest

SUPPLY STORAGE

try not to hoard supplies at your desk
keep only as much as you need right now at your workstation
create a separate supply area for storing bulk amounts
store extras in labeled containers and group like items together
ex: writing utensils, clips, notepads, etc.
store flat items (paper, sheet protectors, folders) in stacking trays
use drawer dividers to keep small items in order
store envelopes and note cards in a small vertical rack
set up bracket shelves above your desk for additional storage

Copyright 2000-2009 Ramona Creel -- you are welcome to reprint any article, but you MUST include this resource box.

"Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook."

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