How Clutter Impacts Your Workspace
Trying to work in a cluttered workspace can be very stressful. Often, I find my workspace slowly gathering clutter over time. This clutter builds and builds until it floods over everything. Obviously, it is no secret that having cluttered areas is a major disadvantage. So, how much is it actually affecting your workspace and productivity?
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Major Disadvantages of a Cluttered Workspace Include
- Stress
- Distraction
- Loss of Organization
- Loss of Time
What are the consequences of an untidy workspace?
Statistics show that 75% or more of doctor visits are stress-related. Nobody plans to have an unorganized, cluttered workspace. This is something that slowly happens over time. The consequences can be severe and even life-threatening. There are many studies that show a correlation between a stressful work environment and major health issues.
Short Term Health Effects
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Anger
- Concentration issues
- Anxiety
Long Term Health Effects
- Depression
- Heart issues
- Weight gain
- Substance abuse
- Heart attack/Stroke
How does clutter affect productivity?
Workspaces that are cluttered block a person from being 100% productive. Whether it is losing important papers, spilling, or having enough space to do your work. These factors build up and affect the overall performance. People who procrastinate cleaning up their workspace often begin to procrastinate on other work tasks.
How does a messy desk affect workflow?
Having a messy desk makes simple tasks take longer. This extra time completing tasks builds up. Extra seconds turn into minutes, those Minutes turn into hours overtime. Having a messy desk impacts your productivity directly by making your work harder.
