Back when I worked for the County, my desk was legendary for its apparent chaos. The truth, however, was far more interesting — what looked like chaos was really a quite subtle and sophisticated organizational system. I could find anything on my desk, despite the towering stacks.
Now that I’m a solo, I can’t say I’m much different, but I have learned that there’s something to be said for a clear desk when it comes to “clear mind” thinking. So, every so often the desk will get cleaned off and I’ll enjoy the spartan look for a day or two — until the towers reappear.
I’m happy, therefore, to read this from Web Worker Daily, suggesting that messy-deskers like me are healthier, psychologically speaking. Whether it’s true or not, I can’t say. I suspect as with most things that the optimal state is something in the middle – a recognition of the importance of keeping things in order, but without the slavish devotion to perfection that the linked-to article references.
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