One simple formula for greater clarity

Our homes are a reflection of ourselves. You’ll probably notice that when you are feeling high-vibe and positive, your home is cleaner and tidier.

And when you’re feeling low or unwell, your home will be more chaotic and messy…

Take a moment to look at your desk space. What does your desk say about you right now?

If your desk was your mind, how would you describe it? Busy, unorganised, disorderly, cluttered, confused, unfinished, negative, constraining.

 Tell me, do you see….

• Piles of loose papers?
• Abundance of stationery and pens?
• Unfinished work?
• A sea of post-it notes?
• Stacks of books and articles to read and learn?
• Non-work related materials placed there over the weekend?

What you see is a direct reflection of what’s going on in your mind while you are working. The two are intrinsically linked and affect each other.

If this is what you see right now, read on…

I passionately believe the first step to making changes, is self-awareness. It’s about understanding what is going on and how this is affecting your behaviour, thoughts and patterns.

Here is a quick insight into what your messy desk is doing to your mind…

1.     Your subconscious mind notices everything

Every item is identified and processed in your subconscious mind, even if your conscious mind chooses to ignore it and not see any clutter. This uses energy and focus that could be re-directed elsewhere, leaving you to feel tired and exhausted before even starting!

 2.     You will feel cluttered and distracted

You will find it harder to focus your attention on one task, as your senses are heightened by “stuff” around you.  You may find yourself constantly distracted and procrastinating more, as your attention is constantly moving.

3.     You will be more reactive than proactive

The busier your subconscious mind becomes, the less capacity there is for limitless thinking, using your innate creativity and intuition within your business. You may feel more frantic and reactive, and have less motivation and energy for pro-active and thoughtful work.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. 

It is scientifically proven that a clear desk = a clear mind. And a clear mind = a clear vision and perspective.

So in order to become that successful, balanced and abundant person you visualise for the future, take a look at where you are working today. And tidy your desk!

This simple task will do wonders for your mind….

‘Future You’ is the key

Take a moment to really reflect on what you see on your desk, and then ask yourself; is this how I want my mind to be while I’m working?

If not, what are the words I would want to describe my mind as I reach for my big juicy goals and dreams? Orderly, streamlined, focused, intentional, positive, supportive, purposeful.

For greater clarity and vision, go one step further ask yourself these vital questions:

“Does my workspace…”

• Provide clarity and ease?
• Minimise distractions and increase focus?
• Offer inspiration and motivation?
• Align with the future me and how I wish to feel/act/believe?

If you are clear about what “Future You” is like – how they think, how they behave, how they take action, how they show up – you will KNOW what a clear desk means to you.

Use the following practical tips to start maintaining a clear desk today!

1. Clear your desk and ask yourself these 5 Questions today
2. At the end of every day, clear your desk and tidy for the following morning
3. At the end of the week, have a more thorough clear-out and remove anything that has not been used in one week. Tidy away or remove completely from your work space!
4. Start to think what items would bring you joy and inspiration to place on your desk and encourage you to keep this space tidy for clarity and focus

Share your tidy desk pictures with me on Facebook and Instagram and tag me in, or send to me directly at info@beckystanton.com.

Lots of love and happiness,