Is Your Clutter Competing for Your Attention?
Did you know, when your desk is disorganized, your surroundings compete for your attention, resulting in decreased productivity and increased stress levels?
In a study conducted by the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, it was proven that a messy workplace creates competition for our attention, creating a visual “noise.”
The more clutter there is in our minds, the less space there is left for filtering information, switching between tasks and maintaining focus. This leads to confusion and reduced concentration.
The same goes for email clutter. And, believe it or not, an unorganized email inbox can cause just as much confusion as any other kind of cluttered environment.
Did you also know the average person spends up to 15 hours a week managing (reading, replying, sorting) emails? It’s true.