So, we all know there are some people who swear by their clutter and by their mess. They will tell you that they can find anything that they want and that their mess is a sign of their creativity. That they don't mind the mess... Which is fine... If people can find what they need, and the mess doesn't bother them, then let them be messy...
I think the issue is when people are messy and can't find anything... or the mess bothers them... or it swamps them and their creativity. I've known people who have told me "Just let me find that article"... and 2 hours later they are still looking for it... doing an impromptu declutter as they go... That is not a great way to justify mess!
Mind you... even the highly organized person might have trouble finding something! "Did I feel that paper under finance or insurance or automobile or..."... I find that problem with emails a lot... I will file something into a folder that seems sensible, but then I have trouble finding it later on... Happily, Outlook does have a search feature... but that doesn't help us with paper folders!
I suppose the overall thing is... if you can find things (however you are organized or not)... great! If you can't find things... it might be time to take a look at your system of organization or deorganization! And find something that works for you...
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