Organize Your Desk Like a Pro: The “Distance Rule”

Here’s a simple way to decide what belongs on your desk: place items based on distance. 0–12 inches is for things you use constantly (keyboard, mouse, notebook). 12–24 inches is for daily tools (pen cup, sticky notes, water). Beyond that is storage—drawers, shelves, or bins.
This reduces reaching, clutter, and visual noise. If an item is in the wrong zone, it either blocks your work or gets lost.
Use this rule once and your desk instantly feels more intentional.