Too messy to think

My office is a mess.

It’s not as bad as it used to be, but I’m in the middle of finishing gifts, wrapping gifts, shipping gifts, occupying cats, hiding hubby’s papers from the cats, and reading a huge stack of books. All these projects are out in the open, so my office is a mess.

“If your desk isn’t cluttered, you probably aren’t doing your job.”

Harold S. Geneen

There is some debate as to whether a messy desk (or office) encourages or discourages creativity. For me, a messy office brings my creativity to a halt. But what am I do? I can’t finish everything today, so I have to ignore the mess and type on.

“Then there’s the joy of getting your desk clean, and knowing that all your letters are answered, and you can see the wood again.”

Lady Bird Johnson

I can’t handle it. I’m going to clean my office today. Otherwise, nothing will get done.

Do you work better with a messy desk or a clean one? I need your input because I can’t think anymore.