If you work from home, finding the motivation to get to your desk and get started on a Monday morning is already hard enough. And when you open the door to piles of papers, last week’s coffee mugs, and a desktop in disarray, it delays a day that’s already slow by default. That’s why we suggest following our weekly home office reset to close out your workweek.
So, before you slam that laptop shut until Monday, here is a simple, repeatable routine that keeps your workspace functional week in and week out. Plus, ways that your personal assistant can help you get started and maintain order in your space.
Recover from this week:
Clear off your desk and office surfaces
Clean off any of your work surfaces that are covered in clutter from the week. This means removing any used dishes, unnecessary papers, opened packages, etc.
Clean up your space
Wipe down your monitor and/or laptop, clean your keyboard and mouse, vacuum under and around your desk, put away any supplies that you took out for this week’s projects.
Sort through this week’s paperwork
File what needs saving, recycle what doesn’t, and set aside anything that your assistant needs to scan, shred, or mail out next week.
Prep your tech
Because you won’t get much done without a laptop, tablet, or work phone, be sure to charge your devices. It’s also a good idea to clear your downloads folder, confirm any software updates, and back up important files to the cloud or an external hard drive.
Refresh low supplies
Pens, sticky notes, printer paper & ink refills, or whatever else you may be running low on. This is a great task to offload to your assistant each month so you can stay ahead.
Prepare for next week:
Review your calendar
Take a look ahead at what next week has in store! Confirm upcoming appointments and meetings and prepare for next week’s projects.
Inbox reset
Sort through, label, unsubscribe, and file emails from this week. Give yourself the clarity of a clean and organized inbox going into next week. This is also an ongoing task your assistant can handle.
Plan your top priorities
Note your priorities for next week and make sure your space matches your goals. This is also great time to plan ahead for any tasks you’ll need your assistant to handle.
By ending each week with this weekly home office reset, you give yourself the gift of a more focused Monday, and a space that supports your productivity instead of working against it. An organized, well-prepared office sets the tone for the week ahead. Plus with a personal assistant handling your recurring tasks and lingering to-dos, you can step into a new week ready to go!
Ready for some home office help? Our assistants are ready to help you reset each week. Get started with MOD today!
