We hear the word ‘organised’ a lot, but what does it actually mean?
Does it mean that you have a tidy office? Does it mean that you know exactly where everything is at any given time? Does it mean that you have a fantastic filing system in place in your office storage units?
Or, more likely, does it depend on the person and what their take on organised actually is?
Being organised varies from person to person. You may have one individual who uses productivity apps constantly in order to stay on track, whilst another person might prefer the old pen and paper route towards writing a to-do list. You can’t say that one option is better than another if it works for them and they reach their final target.
What you can do is assess whether what you assume organised to be is actually working for you. You might think it is, but when you really sit at your office chairs and take stock of what you could do better, you might find there is some room for improvement.
That means exploring different routes that could help you get more done, perhaps trying some new time management techniques. If you need a push in the right direction, here are a few reasons why being organised is key.
Being Organised Means You Know Where Everything is
When you’re organised, you have effective filing systems and you’re able to pull out a specific piece of paper or a piece of information quickly. As a result, you’re more efficient and you spend your time more productivity too.
You Make Fewer Mistakes Because You Have Everything to Hand
When you’re sat at your office desks and you know where everything is, and you have everything you need close to you, you’re going to make far fewer mistakes as a result. You won’t become stressed because you can’t find a specific document and you won’t feel undue pressure as a result too. This all adds up to fewer mistakes and more productivity, as well as far less stress.
Being Organised Looks Far More Professional
When you’re organised, it looks professional and impressive to your visitors. They assume that the rest of your business reflects this same organised appearance and they’re more likely to stick with you, rather than defect to one of your competitors.
You’re More Able to Focus
When you have everything close to you and you’re not having to sort through piles of mess to find what you want, you’re able to focus. They say that a tidy desk means a tidy mind and in many ways that is very true. When you declutter and organise your space, you’re far more able to focus and concentrate on the task at hand.
It’s an Easier Way to Work
Aside from anything else, when you’re organised, it’s an easier way to work. This makes you more productive once more, less stressed out and generally happier in your job. Why makes things harder for yourself?
Whether you’re working in the conference room, trying to collaborate on a new idea, or you’re spending quiet time in the booths, being organised means that your mind is also just as organised. You can think of new ideas because your brain isn’t fogged up with everything you need to try and remember, and you can explore those thoughts without being distracted by a million and one other things.
How you become organised is another story altogether, and as we mentioned earlier, one size doesn’t fit all. You need to find ways which suit your particular approach and perhaps try and explore different options before settling on the one which suits you best. Whether that means using apps, a to-do list, scheduling, overhauling your filing systems, or maybe going paperless altogether, being organised has major benefits for both the business and the employee.