I just discovered Japanese Organizing Consultant Marie Kondō, who is apparently well known in the efficiency and productivity space. Her specialties seem to be geared more towards home organization, but I think the principles you might pick up will be valuable anywhere.
Kondō has written four books on organization, has had two reality-TV Netflix series on the same topic, and has created her own method of organizing called the "KonMari method". Her Wikipedia page explains in part:
"Kondo advises to start the process of tidying up by 'quickly and completely' discarding whatever it is in the house that doesn't spark joy. Following this philosophy will acknowledge the usefulness of each belonging and help owners learn more about themselves, which will help them be able to more easily decide what to keep or discard."
The fact that she incorporates "joy" into the equation may seem somewhat superficial. But I don't think that's the case. And I think this is excellent advice in any field that requires organization and efficiency.
So definitely check out her books and possibly her Netflix series if you have access, as you may pick up some tips that will help you in a number of different areas in both your personal life and work.
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