operation: minimalist office complete

by joshua becker

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…

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Michelle June 16, 2008 at 8:14 pm

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

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robo57401 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…..

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HC Blogger September 12, 2008 at 11:30 am

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

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rlmays 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

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Mike Haydon August 19, 2009 at 7:12 am

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

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Cheryl January 11, 2010 at 2:18 am

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

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