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In this video, we'll talk about the disorganized workplace equals the end to productivity.



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Now that we've looked at addressing disorganization in the home, it's time to move on to the workplace.



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Here we look at why clutter in the office causes so many issues.



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Why is disorganization at work a problem when you're in a disorganized workplace?



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There are a host of issues that begin to arise.



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Some have a personal effect on you.



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Others affect your colleagues or employees.



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And some will even impact negatively on the success of the business.



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When the workplace is cluttered, messy and disorganized, anxiety can begin to build up among staff



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members.



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Not knowing where to find anything can lead to arguments, disagreements in a negative atmosphere in



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the office, as well as high stress levels with no efficient system in place and mass getting in the



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way, it naturally follows that the entire team becomes less productive.



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Valuable time is wasted on trying to find lost items or trying to rearrange items that are getting in



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the way.



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Employees are also less motivated in a messy, disorganized environment, so productivity levels drop



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all around.



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Let's add into the mix the fact that a messy office creates a bad impression for anyone visiting the



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premises, whether those visitors or customers, clients or business contacts, when they see a disorganized



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workplace, they immediately get the wrong impression about the company and think that it's an unprofessional



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organization.



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This also negatively impacts on the success of the business, how to become more focused.



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The first step to becoming more focused at work is to eliminate any physical mass.



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Desktops, drawers, cabinets and other surfaces in the workstation should all be given an overhaul



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and any unwanted items should be thrown away, recycled or put back where they belong neatly and tightly.



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When your immediate work environment is tidy, clean and organized, it becomes easier straight away



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to concentrate on the tasks in hand.



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You can quickly see the items, files and paperwork that you need, so no time will be wasted.



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You'll also feel a lot less stressed and anxious when everything has a place and stays in it, eliminating



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virtual mess.



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Bear in mind the disorganization in the workplace doesn't end at your desk surface.



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Virtual mess is another serious problem that can begin to pervade through your mind and cause reduced



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productivity, low mood, poor motivation and general stress.



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Your hard drive and email folders can be a source of anxiety for you if they aren't kept in some kind



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of sensible order.



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Virtual clutter can cause just as many problems as physical disorganization or maybe even more.



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If you can't find the important files that you need to send to a colleague or you're trawling through



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endless emails trying to find an urgent message that you've lost but need to respond too quickly, your



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stress levels can go through the roof.



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Tackling this virtual mess is an important component in declaring your workplace.



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It will make a surprisingly big difference to your mental well-being.