If you need to gather items from outside your office, what should you do first?

Scheduling an appropriate amount of time in your calendar to gather items from other locations is an effective first step because it promotes organization and prioritization in your workflow. By allocating specific time for this task, you ensure that it will be completed without interfering with other responsibilities. This approach also helps in managing your time efficiently, ensuring that you aren’t rushed or sidetracked by unforeseen tasks that might emerge during your day.

In contrast, putting all items into different boxes without a plan may lead to confusion and disorganization, making it difficult to retrieve or manage the items later. Relying on a future time when things slow down often results in procrastination and may delay the task indefinitely. Further, dealing with each item over weeks may lead to clutter and diminish productivity, as you may forget about items along the way or have difficulty maintaining focus on multiple tasks. Thus, setting aside designated time is a proactive strategy for staying focused and organized.