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A beautifully appointed office begins with a clutter free work area. Howard (2010) explains that the four steps to successful organization are plan and empty, sort, shop, and reassemble. To streamline your workspace, routinely shred or recycle documents once they have outlived their usefulness, and begin each semester with a fresh plate. Anything that isn’t used on a regular basis (e.g., stapler, hole puncher, stationery) should be stored out of sight. Turn the page…