Late last year, I wrote about the virtues of de-cluttering. The joy of harmony from creating order out of chaos.
More than ever, we are creating workspaces and running business from home. It makes sense! I love not spending hours stuck in traffic. Doing my bit to save the planet.
I know that my workspace needs to be as professional as any commercial premises, so practicing what I preach, I've thoroughly enjoyed completing my latest makeover. My Ranfire 'Sanctuary'.
So here's a sneaky peak at my new look workshop.
I suppose I've always been a bit of a 'neat freak', but creating a dedicated space of order and calm really has made a difference.
I've always loved spending time at my sewing machine and overlocker, but I can't tell you how much more creative I feel when I'm not burdened by chaos of clutter.
Why does mess lead to so much stress? ….. Here's what clutter actually does:
Bombards our minds with excessive stimuli (visual, olfactory, tactile), causing our senses to work overtime on stimuli that aren't necessary or important.
Distracts us by drawing our attention away from what our focus should be on.
Makes it more difficult to relax, both physically and mentally.
Constantly signals to our brains that our work is never done.
Makes us anxious because we're never sure what it's going to take to get through to the bottom of the pile.
Creates feelings of guilt ("I should be more organized").
Inhibits creativity and productivity by invading the open spaces that allow most people to think and problem solve.
Frustrates us by preventing us from locating what we need quickly.
So before you scream OCD at me - give it a try and see for yourself, just how much more productive and creative you can be in a place that you just can't wait to be in.
My workspace is my happy place. The office is next on the list. xx
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