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, whose own clutter was indeed commensurate with his towering genius.

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 upon it has evolved,...

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 we mean question!

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 levels of generosity and ...

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 from chaos (the messy desk) will help you finish your project.”

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, take a look at...

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 Minnesota. Here’s ...

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 influences people to be more...

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 is evil and...