I would use a to do list or Outlook's task list. You can also set the task list to flash a reminder the day you mark something due. I use Outlook to remind when things are due. Works great for me.
I personally like as little as possible on or under my desk. IMO it just creates clutter. I like the idea of a rolling file caddy that closes as long as it is put out of hte way and not left out.
I have two trays on my desk. One is my to do box and the other is for pending items. On the other side I keep a wire file rack that I keep my pending files for each job in. I also keep my fax cover pages and a miscellaneous file there. I clean out the misc. file every six months and either throw out unnecessary items and file the stuff that needs to be kept for future reference.
Its very easy for me to let things pile up because I have to much surface. I would give anything to have a desk desk and get rid of all this excess surface. The less surface I have the less likely I am to make piles.
Michelle
