The beginning of a new year really is a good time to take stock of what's in your office and make some decisions about what to keep and what to toss. Here's the catch, though: you really do need to get rid of some stuff, not just look at it and think about it. Or "get to it later". Whether it's going through papers that have accumulated on your desktop, floor, chair, bookcase, etc. or whether it's a box or two of miscellaneous items you've shoved in a corner, commit to tackling some part of it for a little while each day.
To prevent this amassment from coming back (or growing larger if you don't completely eradicate it) during the year, tell yourself and accept the fact that you don't need to keep everything. Let it go! Make a conscious decision in this new year to decide what to do with a piece of paper or other item before you set it aside. This time next year, instead of warily eyeing piles of whatever-the-heck in your office, you could be enjoying extra time doing something fun! (ok, organizing is fun for me, but I realize most people hate it :-) ) Happy New Year!!
