I don’t know about you but I know when I am starting to work on something I tend to have everything spread out in front of me. I’ll start brainstorming or making a list of ideas. I’ll use different markers or pens. Notebooks, pads of paper or books I may use or work from will be out in front of me.
It’s not usual for my family or coworkers to make comments like wow your working on something because you are surrounded. Look at all the paper and stuff you have around you.
I’ve also heard people say “watch out, something is brewing look at all the documents all over your floor and desk”. What on earth are you doing? I’m a visual person so I like to be able to see things and spread it all out in front of me. Eventually, I’ll organize items in a document on my computer but there is something to the physicality of seeing what I’m working on that helps me to dig in and organize my work. I love paper and pens. Yes, I’m a bit “old school” but I find it’s just my process.
What about you? What do you find to be the best way of working for you?