![]() As gross and dramatic as those statistics might be, they’re unfortunately true. The average work desk can be 400 times filthier than a toilet. Students and creative people such as artists, writers, makeup artists, etc., are among those with the messiest desks! Given how important it is to be focused and achieve our work goals, it is wise to spend some time cleaning and organizing our desks, rather than waste hours searching for missing items.īut here’s why we should do a thorough job of it today. After computers became the norm, unnecessary paperwork was gradually disposed of, but with the many USBs and plugins required for maintaining data digitally, we still end up with messy desks! Before computers became mainstream and most work went digital, drawers (a lot of them) were the way to go for organizing workspaces. After the Industrial Revolution, work shifted from intense physical labor to desktops. Desks were mostly used by legal professionals and clergymen but, today, they are found almost everywhere. The word ‘desk’ was coined in the 14th century but only became widely used in the 18th century. Think about it, don’t we all just hate it when we can’t find a pen or when an important document is buried under the clutter on our desks? It is proven again and again that a well-organized space boosts productivity and allows workers to better focus on work. Your workstation is your work zone and, if it is not functional, it can impede creativity, the completion of tasks, and workflow. It is essential to have a proper workspace for anyone to be productive. Who knows? The holiday may have stemmed from a New Year’s resolution! ![]() ![]() Celebrated on the second Monday of January, it is likely that this holiday is the result of the cluttered desktops pre and post the Christmas season and New Year. The organized clean-enthusiast who started this celebration is Anne Moeller in Clio, Michigan.
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