Sticky notes are kind of boring in the normal variety. You have a pad of them, and they are all the same size and shape. They might be in bold bright colors but they are boring nonetheless.

A zip note dispenser, which I just bought for my office, on the other hand...is much more fun. I can press a little button on the automatic dispenser and out pours forth a sticky note of my own desired length. I only get as much equal to the amount of time my finger stays on the button! If I want to jot down a phone number, I may only need an inch, whereas if I want to make some notes about something, I can make a bigger one! The sticky is down the middle of the paper. Really kewl, right?

P.S. Zip notes also work better than duct tape when you are trying to secure a fellow coworker and stuff them under the desk. Duct tape hurts too much when it comes off!

• Use desk accessories to organize what is on your desk using the least amount of space. There are some really nice organizers that have several sections to store both flat papers and stand up sections for folders.

• Buy a desk with a lap drawer. Keep you desk as empty as possible so that when you are trying to focus on your project there aren't pens, pencils, paperclips and thirty assorted documents cluttering your workspace.

• Keep a nice green plant on your desk. It will be relaxing to you and will provide oxygen and filter your air to make you healthier.

• Use all of your space wisely. Your printer can easily go on a printer shelf that rests under your desk instead of on your work surface.

• Only have the items you absolutely NEED in your office. Purge your paperwork regularly instead of just sticking it in your filing cabinets and letting it grow mold for years. You don't NEED more filing cabinets, you simply need to keep them organized.

• Use a rolling file to keep your active documents at the ready. You can roll the file under your desk or have it handy next to you.

• Make sure you keep your small office clean. Keep the carpets vacuumed, the blinds or windows clean and your computer free of dust. Don't forget to pay attention to any partitions that are covered in fabric. The buildup of dust or allergens can make you feel bad.