10 Steps to a Zen-like Working Environment

Last week we talked about how to create a productive virtual environment. This week, Leo Babauta, author of the aforementioned article last week, takes the productive work environment out of the virtual and into the physical world. Leo compiled an extremely useful list of tips to help you get your work environment in gear.

For today’s knowledge workers, every distraction is a drain on productivity and sanity. Every ringing phone, instant message, flashing email reminder, pile of papers, cluttered sticky notes and phone messages and knick knacks and memo posted on the wall — each of these things slows you down, wastes your time and energy, and stresses you out.

To achieve calm, and simple productivity, create a Zen-like working environment.

Imagine for a minute that your desk is completely clear, except your computer monitor, keyboard and mouse, your inbox and phone, and perhaps a framed photo of a loved one. Imagine the walls around you are free of visual clutter, except for a photo or painting or two of a serene nature scene.

10 Steps to a Zen-like Working Environment - Leo Babauta - [Lifehack.org]