The real reason you can’t work in your home office


Hey Reader,

Last week, a client shared something all too familiar: she can’t stand working in her home office.

Every day, she moves her laptop to the couch or the dining room table—not exactly ideal or ergonomic. When I asked why she avoids her office, I already knew the answer.

  • It’s the family dumping ground.
  • Every drawer is packed with paper.
  • Finding anything important feels like a chore.

She even had to reorder her son’s birth certificate—because it vanished into the mess.

If paperwork is your biggest clutter challenge, you're not alone.

And you're not stuck.

This week’s video offers a small but powerful reset:

📄 Create a paper landing spot—just one basket or tray.
Set a timer for 25 minutes and put your phone in airplane mode. (This is the Pomodoro technique—focused, no-distraction work time.)
🔁 Take a short break, then repeat stay in the flow.

And while you’re clearing space…

🛍 Start a donation habit. Keep a reusable bag or old Amazon box by the door. Let it be your quiet invitation to release what no longer serves you.

Less paper. Fewer decisions. More breathing room..

[Watch the 1-Minute Video →] Video Link

You can do this!

Amy

PS....Need help creating space that supports your life—not clutters it? [Explore ways to work together →] here

Simply Enough by Amy Slenker-Smith

I help busy women free themselves from clutter, create an organized home, and reclaim hours in their day. Let's kickstart your decluttering and create a home you love. Sign up here!

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