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Joy at Work
Organizing Your Professional Life
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If you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you'll never have to do it again.
How to apply the famous KonMari Method to your work life - for better work/life balance, creativity, productivity and focus.
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Discover the transformative power of a well-organised work life with Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. This insightful guide combines the revolutionary KonMari Method with key principles of organisational psychology to help you achieve a more balanced, efficient, and joyful professional life. Whether you're navigating the challenges of remote work or striving to optimise a traditional office environment, this book offers actionable steps to enhance your focus, productivity, and overall workplace satisfaction.
Joy at Work begins by addressing the common sources of workplace stress and inefficiency. With wisdom derived from Marie Kondo's acclaimed tidying philosophy and Scott Sonenshein's expertise in organisational psychology, the book introduces readers to effective techniques for decluttering their workspaces and workflows. Each chapter delves into specific problem areas, such as managing your digital life, organising physical desk space, and streamlining communication.
Marie Kondo, renowned for her best-seller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, teams up with Scott Sonenshein to apply the KonMari Method to the professional realm. The authors guide you through a process designed to reduce distractions, clarify your priorities, and foster an environment that sparks joy. They show how tidying in a structured order can lead to lasting changes and ultimately help you reclaim time, energy, and enthusiasm for your work.
One of the core messages of Joy at Work is finding balance and joy in your professional life by eliminating what doesnβt serve you. Youβll learn how to tackle an overflowing inbox, prioritise tasks effectively, and create a workspace that inspires you. The book is filled with real-life examples and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of modern work life, ensuring you remain focused and motivated.
Through a series of exercises, anecdotes, and organisational tips, Joy at Work will empower you to overcome common workplace pitfalls and design a career path aligned with your personal values and goals. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or employee at any level, this book provides valuable insights to help you cultivate a more joyful and fulfilling professional life.
Embrace the change today with Joy at Work and experience the difference a well-organised work life can make.
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Joy at Work by Scott Sonenshein and Marie Kondo has received praise for its practical advice on creating a joyful work environment through tidiness and organisation. Reviewers appreciate the blend of psychological insights and actionable tips. The book is described as a delightful and useful guide for increasing happiness and efficiency at work. It's noted for its engaging read and its effectiveness in helping to reduce clutter both physically and mentally in professional settings.
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ISBN: 9781529005370
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bluebird
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 223.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 256
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Marie Kondo is a tidying expert, bestselling author, star of Netflix's hit show, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, and founder of KonMari Media, Inc. In her #1 New York Times bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, Marie took tidying to a whole new level, teaching that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Scott Sonenshein is an organizational psychologist and professor at Rice University. He is the author of Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less-And Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined. Scott has written for the New York Times, Time Magazine, Fast Company and Harvard Business Review.
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