A Messy Desk Can Mean Less Productivity
Posted: October 09, 2018
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Walking into work and immediately feeling stressed out usually isn't a good sign. You may already know why that happens, but if not, there could be one reason you never considered - a messy desk. Messy desks can lead to a lack of productivity for some people, and can affect how others see you. Here are five cons of a messy desk and some great tips to help cut the clutter.
Jonathon Yarde, writer for Dumb Little Man, shares why a messy desk can make you less productive.
Do you feel stressed or distracted as soon as you get to work? Here’s one cause you may not have considered: not having a clean desk at work
Sure, you’ve probably heard things like “yeah, my desk is messy, but so was Einstein’s”. This idea that having a cluttered desk is a good thing has become much more common in the last few years. But alas, that doesn’t make it right and we’re going to do a bit of debunking.
Here are 5 reasons why a cluttered desk isn’t better:
1. It Creates Stress
When you start the day feeling like you’re behind, that can be deeply discouraging. That’s exactly what happens (even subconsciously) when you’ve got unsorted piles all over your workspace.
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