“One way to boost our willpower and focus is to manage our distractions and not let them manage us.”—Daniel Goleman
THE UPSIDE OF CUBICLES
Have you ever wondered why the typical layout of office buildings is rows and rows of identical cubicles, each person confined to their own tiny space? These cubicles create an oppressive atmosphere where creativity comes to die, and it’s designed this way intentionally. The objective is to keep people focused on their mundane tasks. Employees have time constraints, tight schedules, deadlines, and productivity goals. There’s no time to chat with your co-worker or get distracted by the antics of those around you. Distractions in the workplace cost the company time and money.
On the other hand, employees use conference rooms and open-plan spaces to collaborate and brainstorm. These workspaces are where creativity thrives. That’s why the eerie feeling of working in a lifeless office is most creator’s biggest nightmare. Even though life-less spaces kill c…