Productive Environment Blog
Together We Are Better: Reflections from the Productive Environment Retreat at the Beach 🌊
As the retreat came to a close, Barbara reflected on the stories worth keeping... the stories of gratitude, faith, and transformation. She shared that one of the unexpected blessings of growing older ... ...more
Organizing and Learning to Organize
November 12, 2025•2 min read
Back to the Fundamentals: Why Simplicity Still Works
True wealth, she explains, doesn’t always refer to money. It can mean peace, focus, or a sense of fulfillment. And often, those blessings come when we choose to simplify rather than complicate. ...more
Organizing and Learning to Organize
November 05, 2025•2 min read
Finding Peace in the Midst of Restoration: Trusting God’s Plan
Barbara Hemphill often shares glimpses of her beautiful rose garden 🌹... a treasured gift from her husband, Alfred, many years ago. The garden continues to bloom with grace and beauty, standing as a ... ...more
Organizing and Learning to Organize
October 28, 2025•2 min read
Peace Is In The Process: Why Focusing Less on Results Helps You Do More | Kathy Muzik
here's no denying that we live in a results-driven world. We track steps, measure goals, and celebrate outcomes, often overlooking the fact that all of those results stem from the thousands of small m... ...more
Organizing and Learning to Organize
October 17, 2025•3 min read
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
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
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
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
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