Extra Tips: Monica Ricci

Professional organizer and Mission: Organization guest Monica Ricci offers web-exclusive tips.

One benefit of organization is increased productivity. When you are more organized, you use your time more wisely, so you have more time and energy to do what you enjoy.

To be more productive, make your office a place you enjoy being. Here are some tips to make your workplace more fun, even if you work from home:

• Paint the walls (or just one wall) a striking color that you love.

• Hang wallpaper or a simple border.

• Rearrange the furniture for a fresh perspective.

• Hang some beautiful art on the walls.

• Add new plants, a fountain, an aquarium or a lava lamp. Be sure that if you have live animals such as fish that they receive the proper care when you are away.

• Put a small boom box with quiet music in your office.

• Open a window in the springtime to allow in fresh air and the sound of birds chirping.

• Display photos of family or friends on shelves or wall space, so they don't infringe upon your workspace.

• Set out a few pieces of your favorite memorabilia.