Clean or chaotic? How you keep your desk could impact the choices you make, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota.
Researchers found that a participants sitting in an orderly workspace ate healthier and were more generous. That’s because a tidy environment influences people to do what’s expected of them, like eating healthy, says lead researcher Kathleen Vohs, Ph.D.
A messy desk wasn’t bad, though; the disorganized backdrop promoted more creative problem-solving and originality. The researchers say sloppiness in a creative environment could allow you to see things differently, possibly spurring out-of-the-box thinking.
Whether it’s as neat as a pin or it belongs in a scene in Twister, here’s how your office could affect your actions:
Powered by WPeMatico
No comments:
Post a Comment