Productive Environment Blog

Declutter Your Screenshot Graveyard | Karen Lynch

Most screenshots start with good intentions—maybe it was a recipe you wanted to try, an inspirational quote that spoke to you, or a product you were considering buying. Some serve a more practical pur... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

March 26, 2025•2 min read

Declutter Your Screenshot Graveyard | Karen Lynch

More Isn’t Always Better | Stop Adding. Start Subtracting.

Why Less Could Be the Productivity Boost You’ve Been Looking For. At Productive Environment Institute, we believe productivity isn’t about adding more—it’s about making the right choices with what you... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

March 20, 2025•1 min read

More Isn’t Always Better | Stop Adding. Start Subtracting.

The Power of Unplugging | Kathy Muzik

The idea of unplugging, even for a short period, can feel overwhelming. That's where the Global Day of Unplugging comes in. It's observed on the first Friday of March, beginning at sunset and lasting ... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

March 12, 2025•4 min read

Travel Light, Travel Right | Karen Lynch

My son just left for Sevilla for his second semester of college. When he flew to Florence last August, he packed a large duffel, a carry-on bag, and his laptop backpack. This time, he left the carry-o... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

March 04, 2025•1 min read

Travel Light, Travel Right | Karen Lynch

Stop Spinning in Circles. Start Moving Forward. | Kathy Muzik

For many years, I thought I was doing what I needed to do to achieve my goals. I had my daily to-do list and diligently checked off tasks. (I loved the checking off part; it made me feel productive.) ... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

February 26, 2025•4 min read

Stop Spinning in Circles. Start Moving Forward. | Kathy Muzik

The Power of Asking for Help: A Lesson in Collaboration from Barbara Hemphill

In this video, Barbara Hemphill shares a personal reflection on her entrepreneurial journey and the power of collaboration. When Barbara first started her company, she named it Barbara Hemphill Associ... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

February 18, 2025•1 min read

The Power of Asking for Help: A Lesson in Collaboration from Barbara Hemphill

Unclutter Your Unmentionables | Karen Lynch

Over the weekend, I found a lovely bra tucked into the back of my lingerie drawer. I usually hang my bras on a metal pant hanger to see w ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

February 11, 2025•2 min read

Unclutter Your Unmentionables | Karen Lynch

Clutter isn’t just physical ‘stuff’ | Katrina Willis

When you think of clutter, your mind tends to think of the pile of papers on the hall stand (or wherever papers naturally gravitate to in your home), the bedroom closet that won’t quite close because ... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

February 03, 2025•3 min read

Clutter isn’t just physical ‘stuff’ | Katrina Willis

From Dread to Done! | Karen Lynch

We all have that one thing on our to-do list that lingers for days, weeks, or even months. For me, it was a stack of paperwork related to my late father’s insurance—a tedious 12 pages I had been avoid... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

January 28, 2025•1 min read