Several people have some clutter in their lives. Be it a messy, overstuffed closet, or a messy office desk, there's always the need to do some cleaning and decluttering. Though seemingly inconsequential, studies show that having a lot of clutter within proximity of your workspace can lead to mental disorganization and an inability to have clarity in thought. Clutter in your office space can also activate stress and anxiety since it can distract one from relaxing easily (Psychology Today, ). The purpose of this article is to highlight the benefits of decluttering and how best to clear any desk space for optimum productivity.