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Find your focus with this transformative guide from an organizational psychologist and Marie Kondo, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying and star of the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

Marie Kondo’s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new wave of publishing and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life – digitally and physically. Whether you’re working at home, in the office, or a combination of the two, if you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you’ll never have to do it again.

In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what’s important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing. With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organize your digital and physical desktop, finally get through your emails and find balance by ditching distractions and focusing on what sparks joy.

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The Japanese organisation consultant has revolutionised the way we organise our homes, and our lives. -- Good Housekeeping Marie Kondo's magical new book made me happier at work -- Sarah Shaffi, Stylist Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein are modern-day superheroes - the dynamic duo of office efficiency and satisfaction. Their timely book delivers the tools, questions, and mindsets you need to rid the clutter that's piling on your desk, clogging your calendar, and infiltrating your personal networks. If you want joy in life, the place to begin is Joy at Work. -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, To Sell Is Human, and Drive Finding joy at work isn't magic ? it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical insights from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife Joy at Work is a charming antidote to the messiness of organizational life. It will help you be happier, waste less time, and lead others -- and is mighty fun to read. -- Bob Sutton, Stanford Professor, organizational psychologist, and author of bestsellers The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad Boss Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein understand something very important about life and work: many times the key to success comes from subtracting, not adding. For anyone looking to bring more joy and focus to their office and career, Joy at Work is the book you've been waiting for. -- Alex Banayan, author of the #1 international bestseller The Third Door A tidy guide to finding joy at work. Full of psychological wisdom and practical tips - I loved it! -- Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit