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Becoming Minimalist

Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.

operation: minimalist office complete

Written by joshua becker · 12 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…

Comments

  1. Jenni Langley says

    December 16, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    Keeping the lava lamp made me laugh! I like the new look. I agree with the comment about artwork. The right piece can be helpful. Oh, and always keep the family photos. We update my husband’s frames regularly. He’s a pastor, too. I’ll show him your before and after photos. Hopefully, he’ll be inspired to get on the minimalist ride. His desk is almost always a disaster.

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  2. Kat says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Wow. I noticed how I felt with both pictures. The burgundy is a beautiful color. The office felt cozy, yet stressful, like I don’t want to stay long. The new color, and having so much less stuff leaves the office feeling peaceful, like I would want to spend time there. I didn’t expect to like the color so much. I know a lighter color adds to the visual dimension of space, but combined with a clear desk, the difference is striking. It feels almost like you actually have time for the person coming to visit. That last statement just stunned me. I’ll write that down as a motivator for my new minimalist journey.

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  3. Beck says

    January 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Have you thought about adding an inspirational art piece to the wall? The right piece might help you visualize a bright future or help you develop new, creative ideas. If not a landscape, then maybe something abstract?

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  4. Lydia says

    September 16, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Even a year after you posted this it is still inspiring people. I love it! Thank you for the visual.

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  5. Oscar Torres says

    May 26, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    very inspiring

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  6. di says

    August 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I don’t have an office, office equipment or office supplies, because I use a handheld computer. I’ve never print papers, because I send emails. Memory is stored in the cloud. I can work anywhere at any time.

    I prefer to sit in the park, at the beach or in the backyard.

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  7. Cheryl says

    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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  8. Mike Haydon says

    August 19, 2009 at 7:12 AM

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

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  9. rlmays says

    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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  10. HC Blogger says

    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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  11. robo57401 says

    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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  12. Michelle says

    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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