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I’ve heard this saying both ways: A cluttered desk means a cluttered mind. Or a cluttered desk means a creative mind. The truth may have more to do with the person uttering the quote.
Here’s what I know. My desk at work is clean, and my desk at home is a mess. It could be that I’m just more aware of cleaning my desk at work because people come in and out, but I think it boils down to that I’m doing my creative work at home. Check any home organization website and they’ll tell you this is not how things should be. Your desk should be clean, they shout! You’ll be happier! Get organized and you won’t feel so stressed!
What’s wrong with a little stress? I know exactly what is in the piles on my desk and I like to look at them. At some point I may need something and there it is. Yes, I could file my notes and there is probably some trash that could be tossed, but couldn’t I also be spending that time writing?
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