📸 In the black forest, part 1
📸 Now this is how you take a coffee break
My rule: if you publish a text about “The science behind XXX” or “XXX according to science” you should always link to the corresponding scientific references.
Messy work environments have no effect on either creativity or executive functions
On one hand, some studies suggest that messy spaces can stimulate creativity. A 2013 study from the University of Minnesota showed that people working in messy rooms were more likely to come up with creative ideas than those in tidy offices. This may mean that a chaotic environment helps to think differently and come up with new ideas.
On the other hand, there are also studies that say messy places do not affect how well you can think. Research shows that the amount of clutter in a workspace has no effect on things like planning, attention, and problem-solving. This means that, although a messy environment may promote creativity, it does not directly impact how well you think.
Ultimately, it seems that the effect of a messy workplace depends on personal preference. Some people are inspired by clutter, while others work better in a tidy space. It is important to discover which environment suits you best, as there is no clear answer to whether clutter affects creativity or cognitive ability.
Related:
- People with a wandering mind (ADHD) are motivated by actions that captivate, create, compete, or complete
- Sorting emails into folders wastes a lot of time; use one archive folder and search for emails when you need them instead
- Physical cues affect our state of mind and can be used to switch between different productive modes
- Working slower promotes deeper thinking processes and better results
- When starting a new habit, routine, or project, it is important to consider the future maintenance costs that may arise
- Give your mind time to wander
- Work-related interruptions help you stay more engaged during your workday
This morning I gave my personal site some 💝.
First I updated the My Tools page with my new iPhone and my current favourite audio plugins.
Then I spent half an hour tweaking the design of the site. Of course, the changes are so tiny that no casual visitor would ever notice. But I do notice, and that is important.
About time: I updated my Now page.
Finished reading: Training From the Back of the Room! by Sharon L. Bowman 📚
I took a lot of great ideas from this book to make our workshops even more interactive. Recommended reading for all trainers and teachers.
Sí que tens temps, encara que és un recurs que està mal distribuït (igual que els diners).
(Re)plantejar la qüestió del temps és, en realitat, (re)plantejar els models de treball, de salut, d’educació, d’alimentació, de mobilitat, de consum, de reforma horària…
📸 Nos encanta que los planes salgan bien
