When it comes to writing, it always helps to have something that can briefly pull your attention for a second, threatening to pull you from your full focus for a while.
And I decided to do just that with my pile of stuff. Basically, my disorganized files and objects have been staring me in the face for ages, but rather than letting the pile intimidate me like it usually does, I basically turned my junk into a gigantic moodboard, which I then put in place on these shelves in a very creative way.
I did this for a couple of reasons: One, I felt like I needed something I could look at that could offer a creative spark; and two, I wanted a reminder of the positive things I had accomplished in my life, as a reminder when I feel discouraged.