Okay, so I gotta talk about this whole ‘harper hempel’ thing I went through. It wasn’t like, a big planned project or anything, more like something I just kinda fell into.
How It Started
I was just scrolling around online one day, you know how it is, falling down rabbit holes. Saw some pictures, then saw the name ‘harper hempel’ attached. Something about the style, the feel, I dunno, it just stuck with me. It wasn’t even about the specific photos themselves after a while, more like the… vibe? Yeah, the vibe. Seemed clean, professional, but also kinda personal. I thought, hey, maybe I can bring some of that into my own stuff.
Not photography, mind you. I’m terrible with cameras. More like, how I organize my notes, my workspace, even just how I try to look at things during the day. Sounds weird, maybe, but I needed some kinda fresh approach.
Trying Things Out
So, I started small. First thing, I tried to declutter my desk. Like, really declutter. Took everything off, wiped it down. Only put back what I absolutely needed. Inspired by that clean look I saw, I guess. Felt good, actually. Less chaotic.
Then I moved onto my digital space. My computer desktop was a mess. Files everywhere. I spent a whole afternoon sorting things into folders. Renamed a bunch of stuff so I could actually find it later. It was tedious, gotta admit. Seriously boring work. But I kept thinking about that organized feeling I was aiming for.
Here’s kinda what I focused on:
- Physical space: Keep it simple, clear it out regularly.
- Digital space: Folders, meaningful names, get rid of old junk.
- Mind space: Tried to focus on one task at a time, less jumping around. That was the hardest part.
The Grind and Figuring Stuff Out
Did it magically transform everything? Nah, of course not. Some days my desk would get messy again within hours. I’d forget where I saved a file. I’d still get distracted. It wasn’t a magic fix.
But sticking with it, even loosely, kinda shifted things slowly. It wasn’t really about ‘harper hempel’ anymore, you know? That was just the spark. It became more about me finding a rhythm that worked better for me. The initial idea was just a pointer, a direction to head in.
What I really learned was that it’s not about copying someone else’s style perfectly. It’s about seeing something that resonates, figuring out why it resonates, and then trying to build your own version of that feeling. The whole ‘harper hempel’ thing just kicked off a process of me trying to be more intentional with my own little corner of the world. It’s still ongoing, always tweaking, always slipping back sometimes, but it’s progress, I guess.
