Work

Three habits for a desk you don't dread

A new chair or monitor isn't the answer. These three small habits changed how my workspace feels far more than anything I bought.

1. The two-minute Friday resetBefore logging off on Friday, clear everything except the lamp and one notebook. Monday starts on a clean slate.
2. One mug, one spotGive your coffee a home, like a coaster in the top-left corner. It sounds silly, but it anchors the whole desk and prevents rings.
3. A "parking" notebookEvery stray thought goes on one page instead of into a new browser tab. Review it at lunch, then act on it or cross it out.