It happens to the best of us. Somehow a room that’s perfectly clean and organized one minute looks like a tornado touched down the next!
Having a clean and organized workspace takes time and effort, especially if we want to keep it that way. But the results are more than worth it.
A tidy workspace helps to increase employees' morale while creating a cleaner, safer, and happier work environment. Not to mention, it also makes you feel good when everything is in place and sorted. According to recent statistics, the average office employee spends one and a half hours a day looking for things. That’s an hour and a half that is wasted every day because of disorganization!
Keeping things organized can give you more time each day since you won’t have to waste minutes looking for things. Another report shows that seventy-seven percent of Americans say that clutter damages their productivity. Clearly, being disorganized can have a detrimental effect on your performance.
In addition to making it easier to focus and work, having a clean workspace also conveys a professional image, allowing you to make a better impression. Colleagues and customers will be judging you on your cleanliness, regardless of how conscious they are of this fact. Keeping your space clean and free from clutter is a great way to leave a good impression on those you work with, as well as clients and customers.
Having a clean workspace can have a number of additional surprising benefits. Let’s look at some of those now!
More Success
It’s hard to be productive when you’re disorganized. Organization can make it easier to focus and allows you to get things done faster. Whether you’re an employee, self-employed, a student, or a full-time parent – organization is a pivotal component for success. For example, employees who care and take pride in their work tend to be promoted faster than employees who give the impression that they don’t care. Being organized is also important if you’re self-employed. If clients see that you’re well-organized, they’ll be more willing to trust you. It shows that you know what you’re doing and are capable.
Improved Focus
Clutter can be a distraction that interferes with your thought process and prevents you from being as effective as you can be. When your workspace is clean and organized, you can spend more time focused on your tasks without the disruptions of clutter and unorganized chaos.
A Happier Work Experience
Having a clean and organized workspace has another surprising benefit: it just might make you happier! If you’re surrounded by a clean environment, you will have space to think, get more done, and feel better working in that space.
Fortunately, keeping your space clean and organized is easier than you might think. Consider having a big cleaning session once a week, and work on tidying up and organizing at the end of every day. Try to get rid of or stow away everything that you don’t need to maximize your productivity. You’ll be amazed at the difference a clean workspace can make to your mindset and how much more you’ll be able to accomplish during the day!
8 Tips to Have a Clean and Organized Workplace
- Clear your space and put back only what you need and love
- Take care of papers as they come in
- Keep notes in a central place such as your planner and a lined notebook
- Avoid eating meals at your desk
- Keep your drawers organized
- Avoid stockpiling supplies or store them elsewhere
- Have your trash can and recycle bin in an easy-to-reach location
- Create and maintain a recurring cleaning schedule
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