Jun 2, 2021 · With a quick wit you might counter: “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” That quip is often misattributed to Albert Einstein, …

Jul 9, 2017 · Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs had messy desks, just like most other geniuses. The desk was invented around 1200 CE, and while the technology …

Jun 3, 2020 · Is a messy desk a sign of a creative mind? Researchers have actually been curious about what these habits say about you. One study tried to get to the bottom of that excuse, er …

Mar 1, 2025 · Well, research suggests having a messy desk has its benefits – but so does a tidy one. While a Mary-Quando style approach to your working environment may indicate higher …

Nov 1, 2021 · A messy environment promotes creative thinking and unconventional new ideas, whereas a clean desk will help your mind focus on order and expectations. The move away …

Oct 23, 2023 · Employers can learn much from the state of workers' desks. Learn what a messy or clean desk says about you and how best to channel your unique personality.

Mar 17, 2023 · Having a messy desk is one of the signs you’re smarter than you think. The idea that a little clutter is good for the mind is consistent with anecdotal evidence, too. For starters, …

Sep 25, 2013 · That’s right, a messy desk is a sign of an innovative mind at work, not a chaotic one. At least that’s the sage suggestion from a team of researchers at the University of …

May 23, 2014 · In a recently study published in Psychological Science, a team of researchers headed by Kathleen Vohs found that working at a tidy (Einstein would say empty) desk …

Nov 10, 2014 · Do memos arrive at your desk only to be tossed in an overstuffed trash can or linger in eternity amid a heap of their forgotten brethren? We're trained to think that messiness …