clear space, clear thoughts: finding your creative flow
Have you ever noticed how a cluttered space seems to create cluttered thoughts? It's as if the physical stuff around us becomes a metaphor for our internal conversations, tangling up our creative threads before we can even begin to weave them into something wonderful.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I've been running my three-day trial course. It's fascinating how something as simple as finding "forever spots" for our things can unlock creative potential we didn't even know was blocked.
when physical clutter meets mental clutter
Here's the thing about clutter—whether it's physical or mental, it demands our attention. Each item out of place, each unfinished task, each piece of paper in that dreaded "I'll deal with it later" pile... they all whisper (or sometimes shout) at us, pulling our focus away from what really matters.
One of my recent course participants put it brilliantly. She said, "Thank you Wild Sky Coaching Linnet. It made me sort the items into their forever spots such as bookshelf and filing cabinet. Good result I reckon."
Now, this might sound simple, but let's unpack what actually happened here. By finding "forever spots" for her items, she wasn't just tidying up—she was freeing up mental space. Each item that found its home meant one less decision to make later, one less distraction when trying to focus on creative work.
the lure of 'forever spots'
I love the term "forever spots". It's not about creating a perfect, Instagram-worthy space (though if that's your thing, go for it!). It's about creating a space that works for you, where your tools and inspirations are ready when you are.
Think about it this way: when you're in the flow of creating, the last thing you want is to be pulled out of that magical space because you can't find your favourite brush, that reference book you need or that scrap of paper where you jotted down that brilliant idea last week.
internal and external decluttering
But here's where it gets really interesting. As we clear our external spaces, something shifts internally too. It's as if by taking control of our physical environment, we give ourselves permission to declutter mentally as well. Those nagging thoughts about needing to organise things? Gone. The low-level anxiety about where you put that important document? Vanished.
And in their place? Space. Glorious, open, creative space.
your clarity challenge
Want to experience this for yourself? Try this simple exercise:
Choose one small area of your creative space
Set a timer for 15 minutes
Find "forever spots" for as many items as you can
Notice how you feel afterwards. What's different?
The key here isn't perfection—it's progress. You're not aiming for minimalism (unless that's your thing). You're aiming for clarity.
what's your story?
I'd love to hear about your relationship with space and creativity. Do you thrive in chaos? Or do you need everything in its place before you can begin? There's no right answer—only what works for you.
what's next?
If you're intrigued by this connection between clarity and creativity, you might be interested in my upcoming 10-day Deep Creative Cleanse course. We'll be diving deeper into both internal and external decluttering, finding ways to create space for your creativity to flourish.
Remember, creativity isn't about having the perfect space—it's about having the right space for you.
Share your thoughts or your own clarity-creativity connection in the comments below. And if you've found your own magic in creating 'forever spots', I'd love to hear about it!
