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Organize Your Work-life with these 7 Quotes
Marie Kondō is a tidying expert who joined with Scott Sonenshein to write ‘Joy at Work’, a book dedicated to improving the way we organize our workspaces and workday. Below are 6 quotes from the book and some of my key take-aways.
On Clutter
- “A messy environment taxes the brain. When surrounded by clutter, our brains are so busy registering all the things around us that we can’t focus on what we should be doing in the moment, such as tackling the work on our desk or communicating with others. We feel distracted, stressed, and anxious, and our decision-making ability is impaired.”
― Marie Kondō - “The trick is to imagine in vivid, motion-picture detail what your whole day will look like after you finish tidying up. That image should include three elements: the physical environment, your behavior, and your feelings. Visualize what your workspace looks like, such as your neat and tidy desk and where everything is stored; what you do there, including such things as enjoying a cup of coffee or refreshing aromas; and what you feel when you do that: for example, excited, fulfilled, or content.”― Marie Kondō
- As a rule, don’t store anything on top of your desk. Your desktop is a work…
