Organizing Your Digital World for the New Year
Maintaining your digital space is stressful. Photos aren’t backed up, files are everywhere, and to do lists are piling up with no structure or method. It’s a mess and a daunting task to sort through it all. Don’t worry though. We’re sharing some tips to help make this endeavor a little bit easier.
As we’re kicking off a new year, it's the perfect time to get digitally organized. Our digital homes get messy and cluttered in the same way our physical homes do. If we routinely tidy up our files like we do around the house, we won’t feel the constant low grade stress that comes with living half of our lives in cyberspace.
Here are some simple steps you can take to declutter your online workspace and boost your productivity:
Declutter Your Digital Space
Start by going through your files, emails, and apps and deleting or archiving anything that you no longer need. This will not only free up valuable storage space, but it will also help you focus on the tasks and information that are truly important.
Use Cloud-Based Storage Solutions
With so many cloud-based storage solutions available, there's no excuse for not keeping your important documents, files, and photos organized. By storing your files in the cloud, you'll be able to access them from anywhere and ensure that they're safe and secure.
Keep Track of Deadlines and Tasks
Use a calendar or to-do list app to keep track of deadlines, appointments, and tasks. This will help you stay on top of your responsibilities and ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
Manage Your Email
Set up a system for managing your email such as using filters, folders, and labels to keep your inbox clean. This will help you focus on the messages that are truly important and reduce the time you spend sifting through spam and irrelevant emails.
Review and Update Your Passwords
Finally, take some time to review and update your passwords and security settings. This will ensure that your digital life is safe and secure and prevent any unwanted access.
You can also use a productivity app, such as ToDoist, or even your reminders app which can help you keep track of your time, goals and tasks in an easy and simple way. With these steps, you'll be on your way to a more organized and productive new year!
Header photo and post by David Keeler