Friday, August 9, 2013

What Your Desk Says About You

What Your Desk Says About You

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:

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