Alright, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on my “blue space jams” experiment. It was a wild ride, lemme tell ya.
It all started with me staring at my desk. Total mess, you know? Papers everywhere, half-empty coffee cups, the usual. I needed a change, something to spark some creativity. I’d been reading about color psychology – how different colors can affect your mood and productivity. Blue was supposed to be calming and focus-enhancing, so I thought, “Why not go all in?”
First thing I did was hit up the local hardware store. I grabbed a gallon of light blue paint – something airy, not too intense. I spent the next day clearing my desk area, taping everything off, and then just went for it. Painting is kinda therapeutic, you know? Just slapping that color on the wall, felt like I was wiping the slate clean.
Next, I needed to tackle the actual desk. I ordered a bunch of blue organizing stuff online – blue file folders, a blue desk organizer, even a blue mousepad. I went a little overboard, I admit. But hey, commitment, right?
The lighting was key, too. I swapped out my harsh overhead light for a softer, blue-toned bulb. I also added a small Himalayan salt lamp that casts a warm, calming glow. The goal was to create a chill, focused vibe.
Then came the “jams” part. I curated a playlist of chill electronic music – stuff with a mellow, atmospheric vibe. Think Tycho, Bonobo, maybe some Boards of Canada. Something that wouldn’t be distracting but would keep me in the zone.
For the first few days, it was great. I felt super focused, like I could plow through my work without getting distracted. The blue walls were calming, the music was on point, and everything was organized. I was a productivity machine!
But then… the novelty wore off. The blue started to feel a little… oppressive. The constant chill music started to get on my nerves. And all those blue organizers? Just made the desk look cluttered in a different way.
I realized I had gone too far. It was like sensory overload, but in a super chill, blue way. I needed to dial it back.
So, I started making adjustments. I swapped out the blue light bulb for a warmer one. I replaced some of the blue organizers with neutral-colored ones. And I started listening to a wider variety of music – not just chill electronic stuff. Sometimes I needed some upbeat funk or even just some silence.
What did I learn from this whole “blue space jams” experiment?
- Moderation is key. Too much of anything, even something that’s supposed to be good for you, can be overwhelming.
- Personalization is important. What works for one person might not work for another. I needed to find what worked for me, not just follow some generic advice.
- Experimentation is valuable. Even if it doesn’t work out perfectly, you can still learn something from trying new things.
In the end, my desk area is still somewhat blue, but it’s a more balanced, comfortable blue. And I’ve learned to adjust my environment to suit my needs, not the other way around. So, yeah, that was my “blue space jams” adventure. Would I do it again? Probably not in the exact same way. But I’m glad I tried it. It taught me a lot about myself and how I work.
