Productive Environment Blog

What is your "Calling?" | Barbara Hemphill

Over four decades ago, I started a business to help people get organized—long before the term “professional organizer” was even recognized as a profession. What began as a desire to reduce physical an... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

October 08, 2025•2 min read

What is your "Calling?" | Barbara Hemphill

Little Things Make a BIG Difference | Barbara Hemphill

For years, we told clients, “We don’t do maintenance.” Then we realized… most clients don’t either! That’s why papers keep piling up, digital files get scattered across folders, drives, and devices—ne... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

October 01, 2025•4 min read

Little Things Make a BIG Difference | Barbara Hemphill

Back To Basics | Karen Lynch

With the house to myself this weekend, I did what I love most—I started clearing things out. I’ve always found comfort in organizing, but there’s a deeper reason, too. I don’t ever want my boys to hav... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

September 22, 2025•1 min read

How 300 Weekly Reviews Transformed My Consistency and Clarity | Kathy Muzik

"My weekly review saves me the mental stress of wondering what I should be doing versus what I am doing." - Kathy Muzik I was reminded recently about the journey I've been on with my weekly review. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

September 15, 2025•4 min read

How 300 Weekly Reviews Transformed My Consistency and Clarity | Kathy Muzik

The power of a project… | Andrea Anderson

We all have them. The stack of papers that’s been sitting for weeks. The half-finished photo album. The closet you started to organize but never finished. Each time you notice it, there’s a reminder: ... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

September 09, 2025•2 min read

The power of a project… | Andrea Anderson

Permission Granted | Kathy Muzik

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Organizing and Learning to Organize

August 25, 2025•3 min read

Bloom Where the Cracks Are | Kathy Muzik

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Organizing and Learning to Organize

August 11, 2025•4 min read

Bloom Where the Cracks Are | Kathy Muzik

Clear the Clutter, Keep the Memories | Karen Lynch

This week, I plan to take a few minutes each day to sort through my phone’s camera roll, clearing the digital clutter while the memories are still fresh. It’s been surprisingly energizing. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

July 28, 2025•1 min read

Clear the Clutter, Keep the Memories | Karen Lynch

The Power of One Simple Question | Kathy Muzik

Whenever someone asked me to do something, whether at work or in my personal life, I used to jump right into action. I equated being asked with needing to act immediately. I prided myself on being dep... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

July 14, 2025•5 min read