Keeping our workspaces clutter free is imperative. The large amount of papers on our desks and in our computer files can make us feel anxious and restless. Sometimes, the clutter is so extreme that we can't sleep well because we are constantly thinking of how and when to tackle it. Needless to say, that is not good for our health.
The key is to make it a habit. I try my best to find one hour every week to sort through the week's papers stacked on my desk and review emails and recent computer documents. I quickly delete all the junk and file the important documents and emails I want to keep. I am trying to be better at it and erase junk emails as soon as they hit my inbox, too.
The same principles apply to your desk. Paper clutter is just so draining. For my sanity, I do my best to keep it clean and dust free. I like to put a plant close by to cheer up the area and help me get connected to nature while I am in my office. I also like to keep several pictures of family and friends on my desk and a little knickknack that makes me smile. And don't forget the music! Find small, good-quality speakers and place them on your desk so you can listen to soothing music while you work, and keep your phone free for phone calls. The bottom line is to make sure that our working areas transmit peace so we can concentrate on our work and be more productive.
