Joy at Work
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11 min

Joy at Work

by Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein

Brief Summary

“Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life” by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein provides strategies, techniques, and tips to help clear the clutter from your work life. You will learn the KonMari method that helps you find space for the important things in your life.

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How do you feel about the disorder? According to a survey conducted among Americans, 90% consider disorder a negative factor. It affects productivity, motivation, mood, and even health. Studies by the University of California have shown that cortisol levels increase due to clutter. From a medical perspective, high levels of this hormone contribute to the development of depression, insomnia, mental disorders, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.

A cluttered environment burdens the brain. When the brain tries to identify all the objects around us, we cannot concentrate on the primary task. It leads to stress, anxiety, and other negative factors. Some people view clutter as a magnet for misfortune and failure.

Its negative impact is also evident in business. Half of office workers note that they lose something important at work at least once a year. Examples include pens, flash drives, USB cords, mobile phones, etc. Orderliness can help solve this issue and make you feel more put together.

Studies are confirming the positive impact of maintaining order at work. People working in a neat atmosphere tend to be friendlier, calmer, more ambitious, and hardworking. Moreover, tidy individuals garner more trust among their supervisors.

For successful career advancement, a person needs to work at a high level of set expectations. Higher expectations increase confidence and lead to excellent results. This fact is known as the Pygmalion effect. Research proving its validity shows that students' performance improves when they feel that their teachers expect success from them. So, expect the best workspace for yourself. Keeping a clean and organized desk reflects positively on our character and abilities. This boosts our self-confidence and enhances our drive to succeed. Consequently, we become more productive and our performance levels rise.

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Keeping order in the workspace can improve the way you work
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The KonMari Method helps you achieve tidiness
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Organizing your papers and books is the first step
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Your digital space also needs organizing
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Divide and prioritize your tasks to declutter your time
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Review your contacts and the quality of communication
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Make work meetings count
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