How to Unclutter Your Life in One Week – Part 2: The Home Office

unclutter-your-life-cover We are on a mission. Our second stop on the Unclutter Your Life in One Week video series is… The Home Office. My office, to be exact. I will admit that it’s not our entire home office, just my desk area and workspace that I am in every day and many nights. (The whole office will be a tackle for another day!)

If you didn’t see Episode 1: Uncluttering Your Closet and Drawers, check it out now and find out how to enter the first book giveaway. Then read on for a second chance to win!

This week, I’m releasing one new episode every day and will DAILY give away one free copy of Unclutter Your Life in One Week. So make sure to tune in to the series right here on tasramar.com (or subscribe to the show in iTunes!) to find out if it’s really possible to clear the clutter, trim the fat, organize your life, and transform your world.

NEW DAY…NEW GIVEAWAY…HERE’S HOW TO WIN…
Leave a comment below with one thing you learned from watching Part 2 of Unclutter Your Life in One Week. That’s it!

I will choose the most compelling comment as the winner, so feel free to get creative and real with your responses. I wanna know what you’re learning and even how you might apply it!

Filed under tasra mar tv · Tagged with blog, book review, clean sweep, clutter, David Allen, Erin Rooney Doland, GTD, home office, inspiration, organization, Peter Walsh, photography, real women scrap, scrapbooking, tasramar, transform, unclutter your life, unclutterer, videoblogging Posted by Tasra Dawson on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 · Comments

youthfulone

Well, like most of the others, what grabbed me most was pointing out the distinction of decorating vs uncluttering. However, I'm not sure I can totally run with the idea of uncluttering without organizing. I'm concerned that if I don't do some organizing, my uncluttered area won't stay uncluttered for long.

What did I learn? That you're into photography AND you're a homeschooling mom, like me. LOL! (I just discovered you and this series tonight.)

Catie Ronquillo

Thanks for sharing your set up. I like how you surround yourself with items that are reminders of what makes you, you. I learned that uncluttering is different from organizing or decorating, which is a great distinction. I think uncluttering and organizing often get lumped together...so that's for sharing that!

Kacey McGowan Crawford

Thanks so much for doing this series Tasra! Episode 2 has impeccable timing for me personally as I just started working from home 4 days a week in order to be able to move and follow my husband as he pursues a new career. My "office" is currently located in part of our living area until I de-clutter our spare room so I definitely need to focus some uncluttering energy on my workspace for now. I, like the others so far, really appreciated what you said about the difference between uncluttering and decorating but I think my biggest take away personally was the reminder to display the things you love so that you start your day with inspiration. Too many times the urgent gets in the way of the important and before I know it, my workspace just stresses me out. So today, I am going to focus on making space for my loves so that when I wake up tomorrow morning and start work, it's already a good day. Thank you again for sharing your creative spirit, your ideas and just yourself with us -- you are a breath of fresh air ;-)

justkath

As others have already commented - the importance of approaching decluttering as distinctly different from decorating and organizing. Makes the task less overwhelming. And boy, do I have a need to declutter. We live in a small space which is used not only as a home but as a home business and a creative studio. Lots of stuff - no space.

kimberlee

I was inspired how you surrounded your office area with your personal achievements. WTG, triathlete! I do like how you explain why your bedroom is the most ideal place for you at this time for your office. It made me think a little more about my bedroom and the potential it has.

prophotomom

What grabbed me the most is Uncluttering is different than decorating. I never thought of seperating the two of them. Thanks for the inspirtaiton Tasra!!! You Rock Girl!

Lisa Martin

I learned that my instincts to surround myself with things I love was right on. I learned Tasra might dislike WalMart as much as I do lol. The distinction between uncluttering and decorating was a whoa! moment for me. Between today and yesterdays episode I learned it's ok to get rid of the clothes I've been hanging onto that don't fit anymore because I've gained weight. They're work clothes and I don't work outside the home anymore anyway.

dijea

I have to say thank you for pointing out that Organizing, Decorating & uncluttering are three different things. I think that is probably one thing I've never quite grasped. Maybe that will make it work - I need to get uncluttered, I start back to school tomorrow. YEA!

juliepaszczykowski

Tasra,
Again, thank you so much for taking time to share with others! What I loved about "Part 2" was hearing there is a difference between 'uncluttering' and organizing/decorating. I struggle with this because my home office is where I meet clients AND where I work, edit, design, order, etc. So, not only does my space need to function well, but look presentable at all times as well. But, beginning with 'uncluttering' helps me get it loking presentable! I am the queen of post it notes and lose scrap paper notes! You have inspired me to finish what I started with uncluttering :) I will post a before and after photo for you on my page later!