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Shelf-control: Make a fresh start and declutter with Copilot

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Jan 12, 2026

Hello, Insiders! Let’s face it: After the holiday whirlwind, January’s clean slate beckons us to rescue our spaces from the grips of last year’s clutter. With Microsoft Copilot, you can make your home and workspace shine without any heavy (organizational) lifting!

Celebrate “Clean Your Desk” day

January 12 is National Clean Your Desk Day, and is all about starting the new year with a clear mind and a clean, organized desk. This year, ask Copilot for tips for tackling mess or organizing piles of paperwork.

Sample prompt

Create a 30-minute detox for my desk I can do right now, plus suggest simple cleaning supplies it makes sense to have within reach and a file organizer I can buy online for less than $50.

Copilot’s response

Reset your digital space

There’s something undeniably refreshing about an organized desktop and browser. Have Copilot set you up for success with suggestions for doing a quick and painless digital detox.

Sample prompt

My New Year's resolution for work this year is to better organize my to-dos, digital files, and notes. Give me 5 easy apps or techniques I can use to stay organized and know where to find things when I need them.

Copilot’s response

Get inspired to refresh your home

After the chaos of the holiday, you may want to start the new year off with a fresh look for your living room. Lean on Copilot for a reasonable and motivating checklist and ideas for new furniture or aesthetics on a budget.

Sample prompt

I want my living room décor to reflect every season, but I'm not big on flashy seasonal pieces. Suggest a few elements I can introduce that make it feel seasonally trendy, modern, and fun. My budget is $400.

Copilot’s response

 

 

This January, make room for more joy (and less stuff) with Copilot by your side. Organization has never sounded so fun – or so easy!

 

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