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Get Uncluttered for 2014: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Organization

We know: 2014 is the year you'll finally get organized.

Lucky for you, our productivity guru (and Muse COO), Alex Cavoulacos, has made it simpler than ever to get seriously organized this year—and every one to come. She's come up with a step-by-step plan to help you not only declutter every aspect of your work life, but to make sure it stays that way.

 

Step 1: Clean Your Desk

 

Declutter

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    • Stay Organized

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      • Step 2: Clear Your Desktop

       

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        • Stay Organized

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          • Step 3: Overhaul Your Email

           

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            • Stay Organized

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            • The Secret to Keeping Your Inbox Under Control

            • How to Deal With Email on Your Vacation

               

              • Step 4: Revamp Your To-Do Lists

               

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                • Stay Organized

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