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Tidy Space, Tidy Mind

No matter where you work, all too quickly bulletins, notices and reminders pile up in our working environment. We have 101 things to do and sometimes it becomes hard to remember the origin of each bit of paper. Cleaning your desk or space may not be on the top of your to-do list but clutter is a friend to no-one, especially in the workplace. It does not look professional and it can be distracting. Also, studies show that mess plays a significant role in the way we feel. It is proven to affect our creativity, health, well-being and even reputation! Creativity Mess distracts us from what we should be focusing on and in doing so inhibits productivity, creativity and limits our ability to problem solve. Health Unkept workspaces and even looking at mess first thing in the morning has been proven to increase stress levels. Clutter bombards our minds makes us anxious and creates feelings of guilt. Reputation In the workplace, our mess can affect our reputation amon...