Messy Desk Syndrome

I've been noticing lately that my desk at home is a disaster. Every time I sit down to study or work on projects, there are papers everywhere, notes, half-read books, and random receipts. I've tried cleaning it up a few times, but as soon as I step away for more than an hour, it's back to square one. Is this just part of being busy with school? Should I hire someone to clean my desk every day? It feels like I'm constantly fighting against clutter instead of getting things done.