The Art of Manliness #626: How to Declutter Every Aspect of Your Work Life
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Jul 13, 2020 
Scott Sonnenshein, a professor and co-author of "Joy at Work," shares innovative strategies for decluttering your work life. He discusses the significant benefits of a tidy workspace on mental well-being and productivity. Listeners will learn three essential questions to determine what to keep in their offices, how to effortlessly let go of sentimental items, and tips for streamlining their digital lives. Additionally, Scott highlights the importance of quality networking and efficient meetings, transforming clutter into clarity for enhanced professional success.
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Impact of Messes
- Messes at work increase cortisol levels and harm productivity, costing about $400 billion annually in the US due to poorly organized meetings.
- Tidying up workspaces leads to better work satisfaction, improved productivity, and a better reputation.
Cluttered Office
- Brett McKay describes a cluttered office experience with stacks of paper everywhere, feeling cramped and unpleasant.
- Scott Sonnenschein shares his experience of tidying his office filled with 400 books, discarding half and feeling more organized.
Tidying and Procrastination
- Avoid using tidying as a procrastination tool.
- Establish a tidying system and implement it once to avoid constant reorganization.
