Don't know where to start with organizing your desk? Try tackling one or more of these desk organization activities right now:

1. Test all of the pens and sharpen all of the pencils in your desk drawer. If a pen is out of ink or if a pencil is too short to sharpen, get rid of it. Pens and pencils you can't use are clutter.
2. Remove any outdated memos, fliers, or post-it notes from bulletin boards and flat surfaces. Cards you received for Christmas/Chinese New Year/Valentine's Day/etc. also qualify. If the item doesn't need to be filed, shred it or toss it into the recycling bin.
3. File a handful of papers. You don't need to file an entire stack if it would take you multiple hours, but you can peel off a chunk and tackle that chunk. A little at a time is sure to help.
4. Schedule on your calendar the last 10 minutes of your work day to clear your desk, return cups to the kitchen, and get everything set for tomorrow. Want to learn more about this preparation technique? Check out this post on Unclutterer.com for more information.
5. Archive and/or delete old e-mails and voicemails that are cluttering up your inboxes. Try to have only the messages relevant to the projects you're working on now in sight.