Psychological science has examined the link between intellect and a disorganized environment; it is not only anecdotal.
According to a University of Minnesota research, chaotic environments may foster originality and creative thinking.
In one experiment, participants were split into two groups, one of which worked in a neat environment and the other in a messy one.
Although both groups produced suggestions, the individuals in the disorganized room came up with more unique and unorthodox answers.
Lead researcher Kathleen Vohs pointed out that untidy places encourage individuals to defy convention and try new things, while clean environments encourage order.
And socially accepted conduct. Put another way, those who work in creative or intellectual industries may benefit from a messy environment since.
