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Reversing the Order of Your Study Table Leads to an Intelligent and Energetic Child

Many parents always shout at their children to tidy up like soldiers, but in reality, sometimes chaos has its value.

26 December, 2023

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We often praise tidiness and cleanliness. While that is not wrong, there are situations where it is not necessary. When parents are too strict and force their children to be tidy from an early age, it can sometimes suppress creative energy in children.

We don’t teach children to be dirty, but we also guide them to organize things neatly. However, you should not force or scold them when you see their desk is messy. Observe, as it may be a sign of a smart and creative child.

Famous people are also messy

Did you know that some scientists have shown that a messy desk can be more productive? Psychologist and behavioral economist Kathleen D. Vohs at the University of Minnesota conducted a study called “Messy or tidy – which is better” to analyze human behavior in two environments: organized and messy. She and her colleagues speculated that people with tidy desks tend to adhere to social norms, while those with messy desks tend to be more creative and break the rules. In the survey of work ideas from the messy and tidy groups, both groups came up with similar ideas, but the ideas from the messy group were evaluated as more creative by the judges.

Dr. Arif Dalvi from the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute (USA) also stated that the characteristic of a genius is creativity, and a messy desk is one of the signs of an intelligent person. That doesn’t mean that turning your workspace messy will make you smart, but in nature, the thinking and behavior of intelligent people often lead to a messy desk. Messy doesn’t mean dirty. Dirty means dust and filth, while messy means having books and pens scattered without a fixed order. Some famous figures like Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Alan Turing, Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein all have in common a rather messy workspace.

That’s why when you see your child’s books and pens not arranged in any order, don’t try to tidy it up for them. It may be a sign of an intelligent child, and the way they arrange things can stimulate their creativity rather than restricting it with neatness.

Messiness creates dynamic energy

According to feng shui, ancient people also said that a messy desk has the sign of “dynamic” energy, meaning active and non-static energy, unlike an organized desk that restricts stability. This can demonstrate the creation of good fortune. When a desk or workspace is messy, it creates stimulation. And according to feng shui, that desk always appears in use and active, while a neat desk may appear stable but lacks flexibility. Just like a well-behaved child who is neat and orderly can be very comfortable, a flexible and dynamic child will create stronger energy.

Therefore, parents should pay attention to this to avoid scolding their children. Of course, you can’t leave trash on the desk or workspace. But observe if your child becomes less creative every time you tidy up. If so, encourage your child’s creativity by letting them tidy up in their own way. Don’t always make them arrange everything in a straight line as soon as they go out.

Similarly, the study corner and the toy area follow the same principle. It’s not necessary to always arrange everything immediately. Immediate arrangements are for display, while messiness is like playing. The world of young children sometimes requires constant flexibility and movement. However, you need to help them keep their toys clean to prevent bacteria.

Feng shui information is for reference and contemplation only.