June 17th 2025

Have you ever grabbed your phone to capture a brilliant idea, then stared at the screen wondering: “Do I put this in Notes? Email it to myself? Add it to that random Google doc?”

Or spent five minutes hunting through your computer for a file, only to realize you’re looking in the completely wrong place?

I’ve been there – I’m still transitioning between my personal and business Google Drives, which means when I need to find something, I’m never sure where to look.

Is it in the drive where my Chromebook defaults, or did I remember to move it to my business drive, where it actually belongs?

Cue the frantic searching.

Why “homeless” things cost you, big time

Those few seconds of hunting for something or figuring out how to capture your idea may feel small, but they chip away at your energy and focus and leave you more scattered than when you started.

Every item without a designated spot forces a tiny choice: “Do I deal with this now or later? Where should this go? Which version is current?”

Every “where-do-I-put-this/find-this” action sends a ripple through your workflow.

Before you know it, you’re stuck in busywork instead of deep, creative work.

Throughout the day, those micro-moments stack up.

They accumulate into decision fatigue, and eventually, you’re scrolling instead of shipping.

Here’s what to do instead…

Physical spaces: your simple reset ritual

Pick one surface (desk, coffee table, kitchen counter).

Set a 3-minute timer and return each stray item to its “home.”

Celebrate the clear space – you’ll notice how much easier it is to dive into work when your environment isn’t competing for attention.

Pro tip: If something doesn’t have a home yet, create one immediately. That random cable? Designated drawer. That stack of receipts from your last conference? Small envelope or folder.

Digital spaces: simple systems that actually work

Browser bookmarks: Do an annual cull and keep only your weekly go-to sites.

Inbox management: Use folders or labels like “Action,” “Waiting On,” and “Archive.” Simple beats perfect every time.

Desktop detox: Create broad categories like “Projects,” “Resources,” and “Personal.” Start simple and add structure, such as subfolders, as needed.

File naming: Create a system and then stick with it. “2025-06-ProjectName-Version#” saves you from the “which one is current?” game.

Mental spaces: capture before it clutters

Keep a single notes app or database – like Notion or Evernote – and make sure you can access it on your phone so you can quickly add ideas on the go.

When an idea pops up, add it with a quick category tag like a project name or a topic.

Trust that your system will capture it, so your brain can relax and stop holding onto everything.

This week’s experiment

Here’s what I’ve learned: Everything needs a home. And I mean everything.

When everything has a home – physical, digital, or mental – your brain stops sending you constant “deal with this” nudges.

That peace translates into clearer thinking, faster decisions, and more flow state.

This week, choose one area – physical, digital, or mental – to focus on.

Talk soon,
Moriah

P.S. Speaking of mental clutter: Ideas without homes are the worst culprits – they follow you everywhere. The Ease + Impact Matrix in my Visionaries Prioritization Playbook gives your big ideas a proper “address” so you can stop carrying them around in your head.