operation: minimalist office complete

June 16, 2008 in accomplishments, design by becoming minimalist | 6 comments

before:

after:

what i did:

  • removed every book that i have not/will not use
  • removed wall hangings (notes/record albums/college degrees)
  • removed all paper clutter from desktop (stored in my top drawer)
  • removed all office equipment from desktop (stapler/tape)
  • removed noncurrent clutter from bulletin board
  • removed misc clutter from bookshelves (souvenirs/sports memorabilia)
  • painted

results:

  • able to focus / less distraction (my mind matches my activity)
  • a vision for the future (no longer tied to the past)
  • more energy (clutter is so mentally draining)
  • endless possibilities…

more related posts:

  1. operation: minimalist office day 1 results
  2. operation: minimalist office, day 1
  3. my choice for minimalist wallpaper
  4. operation: minimalist office day 3

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  1. Michelle’s avatar

    Michelle on June 16, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    what a huge difference! Your “new” office enviroment is inspiring. is that a lava lamp?

  2. robo57401’s avatar

    robo57401 on June 16, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    Oh-oh, I messed up on my posting location….please refer to the “100 things” below posting about a TV reality show idea that should have been posted under the “before & after office” pics…..

  3. HC Blogger’s avatar

    HC Blogger on September 12, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Looks good, I like Burgundy so I would have left that. Either way, your clutter free.

  4. rlmays’s avatar

    rlmays on June 12, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    I love it! It is true Especially in an office that the cleared clutter makes working easier. Thanks for the pictures. rlmays

  5. Mike Haydon’s avatar

    Mike Haydon on August 19, 2009 at 7:12 am

    Wow, what a difference! Good idea on repainting too.

  6. Cheryl’s avatar

    Cheryl on January 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

    THis is very nice and makes alot of sense – You cannot think in clutter.