The Messier You Are, The Happier You Are?

Do you pride yourself on stark minimalism and stacking paper at right angles, or are your coworkers used to your 'bless this mess' sign haphazardly tacked up on your cubicle wall? Society makes it seem like neat and tidy always wins the race; however, researchers have found that the rigidity of over-organization is the enemy of productivity, and therefore, happiness. Interestingly enough, the messier you are, the happier you are! The lack of physical, visual reminders of your work can over-stress your subconscious as it struggles to keep track of things.

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Happiness Posts is published by Darin M. Klemchuk founder of Klemchuk PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located in Dallas, Texas and co-founder of Engage Workspace for Lawyers, a coworking space for lawyers. He also publishes the Ideate (law) and Elevate (law firm culture) blogs. You can find more information about his law practice at his firm bio and also at his BioSite.