My work space a few weeks ago…
Lately, I find myself fascinated with work spaces. As I get closer to the time when I will be writing my dissertation, my work space seems more and more important. I am about to be done with the “taking classes” part of my education and instead I need a place where I can work independently and write prolifically on my own. I need a place where I my head stays clear, I can’t see distractions, and where the words flow easily from my mind to my fingertips and out onto the glowing computer page in front of me.
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I have a desk in our bedroom, but I never use it. It’s basically become Micah’s work space, even though it’s decorated with all my girly stuff. Instead, I usually find myself sprawled out on the kitchen table, books, notebooks, pens and post-its all around. Usually you will find my water bottle and phone nearby and perhaps a half-eaten bowl of granola while I pound away at the keys. I love this space in the early morning as the sun rises over the mountain behind our house. I love the peace and quiet as I write with the sunlight slowly filling our back windows while everyone in the house is still sleeping. But this spot only works for so long. Once people in the house wake up, they trudge into the kitchen for breakfast, thereby ending my morning solace. And once the daylight enters in completely I see all too well the other things that need to be done around the house… the dishwasher that needs unloading, the floors that need to be swept. The gentle dawn that hid the distractions is gone and all I see is one crumb after another calling me from my work….
My neglected little desk…
The current state of my work space as I write this post…
I want to create a better work space and work routine for myself, but I’m not sure where to start. What does your work space look like? What does your routine look like when you get into the zone with your work? I would love any insights you have to share!
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Until I hear back from you, I will be perusing this tumblr that curates beautiful photos of people’s work spaces…
I love all those spaces! I wish I had a work space but mine has always been a shared space. That one blog I told you about, Elise Blaha, she has several posts about her work space and she is so neat and organized yet fun and bright. I think you'd like her decor 🙂
Those are beautiful work spaces! I don't have one at all! I think it's a goal for me to come up with something in the next few months. I have a desk in our bedroom, but it needs some sprucing, etc.
So many options! I love the elegant one! The one with the mirrors and wall paper! So pretty!
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Brooke
Ideally you want a space that's set apart for JUST your work.. I have a bedroom that is set up for my office/craft space. That way it's set apart from the rest of the house… i.e. from where I sit, I can't be distracted by the dishes and what not. If that's not possibly perhaps a nook somewhere else in the house… Maybe moving your desk into the dining room in one corner, or the living area… A place away from the kitchen! 😉
i hear ya sister. i mostly blog from my couch. although that is TERRIBLE for my carpal tunnel….