So how can I remedy this?

Nope! This is not a photo of my desk. MY DESK isn't nearly as well organized.



Worse, the work table next to it, the floor beneath it, the bookshelves across the room, the windowsill... well anyway I think, you might have an inkling.
On the plus side there is no food and the only drink cup is my coffee cup, which I intend to refill just as soon as I click on PUBLISH POST.