Sometimes we just need to change our environment. At least I do. When I feel stuck or unfocused. Or tired or morose. My environment matters so much that I give it credit for.
When I moved my apartment over a year ago I realized how much I didn’t like being in my last place. It had grown stuffy and dark and I would barely spend any time there — hanging out at my workplace instead. In my new place, a little bigger, no carpet, and a lot more light and trees through the window and I love being home.
But home is not always where I do my most focused work. It’s why most of my book got written at the library this year. Or why I chose to go into the office yesterday (on a Saturday) to truly get stuff done and set myself up for a better week . . . and had energy to catch up on my running course in-between work sprints.
When I do work or any type of focused activity at home I usually have to clean the space first, light a candle, and sit at my table rather than my favorite armchair … otherwise, I’m sure I’ll just watch TV. Or at least be wishing I was watching TV.
Even now, I’m perched on my armchair and I kind of wish I was watching TV. This is not a focus spot for me. I should be sitting at the kitchen table.
I find it so interesting to pay attention to how my body reacts in different spaces. When I did some coaching over the summer with my friend Jenna she helped me anchor in a feeling of focus when I’m in my office after I confessed I felt so distracted lately. I touch my knuckle now as a small physical reminder to orient myself in the space and into the mindset. It’s really made a difference.
With Love,
Natalie
Rocking that dress, girl.