

I created more time and comfort in my day


I try to have no more than five open tabs at any given time now, which are my email, Canva, Teachable, and one or two Google docs.ģ. I grabbed all of my desktop folders and put them in one "Omega" folder, so now I enjoy a pristinely empty screen that doesn't give me anxiety.įinally - this was the toughest - I began closing all my browser tabs before bed. Plus, all the tasks I start actually get done.Ĭlear's book inspired me to do the same inside my laptop, too. Now everything that crosses my mind is in that one journal rather than spread across 20-odd sticky notes. Getting rid of the clutter has helped me focus, and I no longer lose ideas. I stashed all my "extras" - my Kindle and any hardcover books, pencils, business cards, and highlighters - in my closet. The "essentials" on my desk now are my laptop, a podcasting microphone, a journal with a single pen, and a water bottle. It often indicates a user profile.Īfter reading "Atomic Habits," I set an alarm for 20 minutes so I'd get it done under pressure and separated everything into three piles: essentials, nice-to-have, and extras. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
