Productive Environment Blog
But what happens when your environment—external or internal—is anything but productive?
In this inspiring message, our Founder, Barbara Hemphill invites you to take a deeper look at the "messes" in your life. And not just the ones you can see…
We’re talking about:
The piles of paper you’ve been avoiding
The cluttered attic you keep meaning to sort
The 10,000 unread emails in your inbox
The mental noise—the doubts and fears telling you you’re too old, not good enough, or that it’s too late
📍 Here’s the truth:
Those messes don’t define you.
And it’s never too late to clean them up.
Why is it important to clean up that mess?
What is my vision for what I would be able to do if I didn’t have that mess?
What are the obstacles that are preventing me from moving forward?
✅ Take one small action in the right direction.
You don’t have to fix everything all at once. But once you take that first step—celebrate it. 🎉🥳
Barbara shares how, as a recovering perfectionist, she used to skip the celebration part. But now she sees how powerful it is to acknowledge even the smallest wins. Whether it’s a cup of tea, a walk, a hug—or, in her case, singing an Amen chorus—celebrating progress is part of the process.
“The Lord will restore the years the locusts have eaten.” — Joel 2:25
Your mess today could be your message tomorrow.
So, if something is weighing you down—physically, digitally, emotionally, or spiritually—know this:
📍 You are not alone.
📍 You are not too late.
📍 And help is available.
Let today be the day you take that first small step toward a truly productive environment—and a life you love.
Amen. 🎶Amen. 🎶Amen. 🎶Amen. 🎶
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