Comments on: You are here – and that’s perfect

By: Sally Evans

Sally Evans — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:47:21 +0000

I’m in the trying to clear out the things that I no longer need stage in addition to the I’ve got TOO many notebooks and books stage!

It’s hard for me to give up the information that I might need someday and yet I recognize the fact that I when it gets too cluttered, it feels more overwhelming than helpful.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:03:39 +0000

@Chris – It sometimes seems to me that starting with reclaiming the desk as sacred space provides the most immediate relief and peace. Keep imagining – it will serve you well.

@Beth – You are so welcome – wistful glances and all.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:06:38 +0000

Wow, I really like this. I’m wandering in between steps 2-4, with an occasional lurch into 5. And there are moments, or particular pieces, of my workspace that are in step 6, but they are the minority.

I don’t think I have even ventured into the step 7 territory yet, but I am eyeing it wistfully. I know I want to go there—its mist-shrouded hills are beckoning me.

It’s unbelievably helpful to have this map. Thank you.

By: Chris (@isekhmet)

Chris (@isekhmet) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:03:00 +0000

Congrats on the blog!

I look forward to reading it.

I am in the process of imagining the workspace I really want. Parts of my office are just as I want them, others parts are extremely frustrating.

My desk itself was driving me batty, so I remembered your advice from your free download – I practiced thinking and it turns out my go to thinking direction was filled with reminders of annoying tasks.

So I cleared everything that I don’t love off my desk, and now I have a peaceful work surface. I am working on a system to keep the annoying tasks close at hand but out of sight.

Thanks for the help!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:40:51 +0000

@Helen – Isn’t it amazing how obvious the soul-nourishing is once you know you don’t have it? Whew! I have a great freebie (Fun in Functional) that talks about this very thing (it comes with my newsletter if you want it). How nourished you feel has a direct correlation with how *creative* you feel.

@Kathy – By golly, you’re right! How cool is that?!

@Romilly – Welcome! Stuck might be where you end up. I have a funny feeling if you did some of the things you’re thinking about (no pressure – just hypothesizing), you’d actually have more clarity than stuck.

By: Romilly

Romilly — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:04:41 +0000

I’m at step one through three. all at the same time. Last week the shelves fell on my head, literally. I think the Universe is telling me that it’s time to start moving into clearing out and building a space that works for me.

And I think it needs to be done before much else gets done on the business. Then I’m back to Stuck.

By: Kathy Mallary | The Signature System Coach

Kathy Mallary | The Signature System Coach — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:37:26 +0000

By golly, looks like you’ve got a signature system going on there, sister.

Rock on!

By: Helen Ross-Hamilton

Helen Ross-Hamilton — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:03:28 +0000

I’m at step 1. But I see it as a step in the right direction. I think I’ve been at “Step 0″ (unsupported and irritated by my workspace, but only vaguely aware of it) for ages.
The interesting thing is that it is fairly functional, just not particularly soul-nourishing!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:28 +0000

@Sharry – I love how peaceful you sound as you describe your process. “Cycle” is a fantastic word – it feels true to the process of creating and recreating your workspace.

@Christine – Yup. Functioning systems support your business. Placeholders hold it back. Step 4 might be a perfect place to go.. or even Step 2 and identify what kind of systems would really support you (hint: do one at a time).

Incidentally, I’m planning an intuitive systems class for spring (eee!). I can’t wait!

@Christy – How incredibly cool. Your words mean so much to me. (happy sigh)

By: christy

christy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:43:30 +0000

Hey Jennifer! Glad you finally have the blog up and running! Congratulations, you did it!!

I still tell everyone who struggles with workspace that you healed me and made all the difference in the world!