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Clear the Clutter, Keep the Memories | Karen Lynch

Clear the Clutter, Keep the Memories | Karen Lynch

July 28, 20251 min read

I just returned from vacation with my family—mountain hikes, fantastic food, and those candid snapshots of the boys IknowI’ll want to keep forever.

I will be honest: for every meaningful photo, there are five blurry ones, a bunch where my kids are not smiling, screenshots I don’t need, and a random picture of the trailhead sign I took for "just in case."

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.

Organizing photos might not sound like a productivity strategy, but it helps in all the right ways:
– Reduces digital overwhelm
– Frees up space on your devices
– Builds the focus and follow-through you need for bigger tasks

Small steps like this restore clarity—and often lead to bigger wins in your work environment.

What’s one small digital zone you could clean up this week to give your brain a break?

Karen Lynch is one of Productive Environment Institute's Certified Productive Environment Specialists™ (CPES™).

Our team consists of Certified Productive Environment Specialists™ (CPES™) who teach business owners a 9-step system to go from overwhelmed to optimized. Step 1 is a free Assessment that can be found at www.ProductiveEnvironmentScore.com.

Karen Lynch, Certified Productive Environment Specialist™ Masters Plus

Karen Lynch is one of Productive Environment Institute's Certified Productive Environment Specialists™ (CPES™). Our team consists of Certified Productive Environment Specialists™ (CPES™) who teach business owners a 9-step system to go from overwhelmed to optimized. Step 1 is a free Assessment that can be found at www.ProductiveEnvironmentScore.com.

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