Tips to declutter your study space

Creating an organised and clutter-free study space is essential for maintaining focus, improving productivity and achieving success. A cluttered study room can decrease focus and make it hard to find things when required. Here are some simple tips:‍

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1. Clear Everything Off Your Desk

• Start fresh by clearing your desk completely.
• Remove all items from your desk, shelves and drawers.
• Wipe down surfaces and eliminate all dust and dirt.
• Go through all the items in your study desk and decide what you truly need.

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2. Sort Your Stuff_‍

Sort your belongings into categories such as textbooks, notebooks, stationery and gadgets.
Identify what you need to keep, what can be donated or discarded and what items need to be relocated to another area.

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Use three piles:
✅ Keep – Things you use often (notebooks, pencils, laptop).
📦 Donate/Recycle – Items you don’t use anymore (old books, extra supplies).
🚮 Trash – Broken or dried-out things (markers, torn papers).

3. Only Keep Essentials on Your Desk

• Keep just what you need for studying:
  ✅ A lamp
  ✅ Notebooks and textbooks
  ✅ A small pencil/pen holder
  ✅ A timer or clock
• No extra toys or distractions!

Keeping your study desk minimalistic helps in increasing concentrationl.

4. Desk set up for Productivity

• Use small bins or drawers for school supplies. Drawer organizers help separate little objects like pens, eraser,sharpener, stapler, clips, and other supplies.
• Use shelves and organizers to store books.
• Keep a pencil holder, sticky note pad, and small tray for daily essentials.
• Use file folders and binders to categorise and store important documents, assignments and other study materials. Label them for easy access.
• Attach a pegboard or wall shelves for extra space.
• Keep books on one side, a writing space in the middle, and a supply area on the other.
• Keep frequently used items within reach and store less frequently used items out of sight. This will help reduce clutter and create more efficient study space.

5. Use a Whiteboard or Bulletin Board

• Write down important reminders, schedules, or to-do lists.
• This keeps papers off your desk!

6. Tidy Up Every Day

• Develop a routine for maintaining your study room. Spend 5 minutes before bed to put everything back in its place.
• Wipe down your desk to keep it clean and free from dust.
• A clean desk = a fresh start for the next day!
  
  
  

7. Personalize It (But Keep It Simple!)

• Add a small decoration, like a fun pencil holder or a favorite quote.
• Incorporating fun elements like a small plant or a themed desk mat can make studying more enjoyable.
• Too many decorations can make your desk cluttered!
  

Personal objects might make your desk more comfortable, but they can also add to clutter. You should only have a few important things that don't interfere with your work or take up a lot of space.

A well-organised study room can help you stay on track with your studies and enhances productivity. So, roll up your sleeves, get organized, and transform your study space into a place where you can thrive. Try these tips and see how much better it feels!

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Activity : Worksheet on 10 days declutter challenge download here.


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