# Life-Organizing Infographics This Organization Guide Shares the Value of Clearing Your Clutter By Irma Hunkeler | Published 2015-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-declutter-productivity-motivation References: [okadirect](http://www.okadirect.com/blog/how-to-declutter-your-home/) This in-depth infographic investigates how clutter can impact on your day-to-day life -- from [professional performance and productivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effective-todo-guide) to happiness and motivation. Design experts OKA have collated all of the latest research into how [organizing the spaces around you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wherethings) can help to improve your state of mind -- looking after your home means looking after yourself. Clutter is a distraction and a hindrance that directly impacts our self-perception -- as many as 68% of people feel more in control of their life in an organized space. At work, over half of your colleagues would think negatively of you for having a [messy table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1), while a remarkable 28% of employers say that they are less likely to promote someone who cannot keep their workspace in order. Clearing clutter can help you feel better, and protect your career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Life-organizing Infographics:** Design experts are collating research on how organizing spaces can improve productivity and happiness. - **Clutter-free Workspaces:** Clearing clutter can improve employee performance and lead to career success. - **Organizational Coaching:** Professional coaching focused on organization and decluttering could become a booming industry. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate research on organizing spaces to improve their clients' well-being. - **Professional Development:** Professional development companies can incorporate training on organizational skills to improve productivity and career advancement. - **Personal Coaching:** Personal coaching businesses can expand their services to include organization and decluttering coaching sessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Workspace Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-organizer1.md) - [AI Home Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organz-ai.md) - [Desktop Productivity Utilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-me.md) - [Organized List-Making Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-20.md) - [Home Inventory Management Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-order-to-chaos.md) - [Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-work-table.md) - [Desktop Organization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-organization-tools.md) - [Productive Browser Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulspace.md) - [Customizable Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizers.md)