Everyone has a ‘final straw’ moment: mine was when I rushed to check my bombarded e-mail, spilled coffee on my desk, and nearly drenched a pile of papers that had been eagerly anticipating some highlighter and red pen action all week. Poor papers – they weren’t getting action that day, either.

Strong organizational skills take time, practice, and unfortunately do not come easily for many right-brainers. Even though they tend to need it the most, with certain traits (supposedly) linked to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). 

Everyone tackles daily tasks in their own unique way; however, there may be some tactics to help channel your creativity and organize your workflow. 

The Action Method is an intuitive approach to productivity, designed to help creative thinkers push their ideas into action. Based on the power of capturing and managing “Action Steps” (tasks you need to complete), Action Method ensures nothing falls through the cracks, and ideas are accomplished.

Ikea and Office Max have tons of trendy items to spruce up your workspace. For those who don’t feel like getting up from their computer, the possibilities are endless.

Fun ways to organize your desk:

http://www.jarsofcute.com/2009/03/modern-desk-organizers/

http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=965

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22368294

http://www.organizedliving.com/category/office/desk+accessories.do

When organizing your desk, you may come across old ideas that never lifted off the ground. Don’t be too hard on yourself. As my friend and colleague Steve Spalding noted in his recent book, All the Little Things, “There isn’t just one good idea or five or ten, there are an infinite number of good implementations and it is up to us to recognize that our job is not to find the diamond in the rough, but to find the perfect fit for us. The idea that lines up with our strengths and uses our talents to their best advantage.”

There are also many other gems in the above book – please check it out and let me know if these ideas help harness your thoughts and take action. Get back creative control from your own worst enemy…yourself.