General Organization Principles

Are there general principles of organization that enhance productivity? This article aims to outline key guidelines that can be applied to both physical and digital objects or tools":

Dedicated Space

• Tools and objects should ideally have a designated place.

• If a specific place has not yet been defined, a temporary space for unclassified items should be reserved.

Flexibility

Organizational systems should ideally remain somewhat flexible, as priorities and needs often change over time.

Categorization: Ease of Reach

Items should be organized based on how frequently they are used and how quickly they need to be accessed.

High Ease of Reach: 

• Frequently used and quickly needed items.

Medium Ease of Reach

• Sometimes used (once a week or once a month)

• Likely quickly needed even if not often used.

Low Ease of Reach

• Infrequently used (seasonal or yearly) and not urgently needed.

• Items that are rarely used but might be required quickly. (Consider selling, donating, or discarding if unnecessary.)

Very Low Ease of Reach

• Items that are almost never used but could have potential future value.

Real World Applied Example: File & Folder Organizations

How to represent ? usage frequency vs need for speed

By following these guidelines, you can efficiently organize your tools and objects, ensuring a structured and practical system that adapts to your needs.