Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1778: Edit Your Life, Part 4: Your Work Space by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Clarity, Focus and Productivity
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Aug 13, 2025 Learn how to transform your workspace into a minimalist haven that boosts focus and clarity. Discover the importance of decluttering your environment to reduce distractions and restore mental calm. Get practical tips on organizing your desk, drawers, and filing systems effectively. Embrace strategies that promote a productive atmosphere by keeping only essential items around you. Say goodbye to visual noise and hello to a workspace that energizes rather than drains your creativity!
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Keep Only Essentials On Your Desk
- Clear your desk completely and put back only what is necessary to focus on work.
- Keep only a phone, printer, computer, an inbox, and a couple family photos if desired.
Visual Clutter Drains Focus And Time
- Visual clutter pulls at attention and increases stress because humans are visual creatures.
- Simplifying your environment lowers stress and creates more time for meaningful life pursuits.
Leo's Minimal Workspace Example
- Leo describes his workspace: a mostly bare room with one calendar, two family photos, a phone, printer, and computer.
- His computer has no desktop icons and he usually runs only one program at a time to stay distraction-free.