Productive Environment Blog

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

The Power of Consistency in Transformation | Kathy Muzik

Staying consistent in any pursuit can be challenging, especially when external validation is sparse. The effort to bring order to your life—whether through organizing your tasks, decluttering your off... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

January 20, 2025•3 min read

The Power of Consistency in Transformation | Kathy Muzik

Holiday Cards: Keep, Toss or Repurpose? | Karen Lynch

I always save the holiday cards for the last. “I have a process,” I always tell my husband when he asks me, “What do you want to do with the holiday cards?” ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

January 14, 2025•2 min read

Holiday Cards: Keep, Toss or Repurpose? | Karen Lynch

Reverse, Reveal & Refresh Your Closet | Karen Lynch

The best part of the last few days of December is that they are a natural moment for a fresh start; my nearly 19-year-old son gets it: yesterday, he changed the sheets on his bed, cleaned and vacuumed... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

January 06, 2025•2 min read

Reverse, Reveal & Refresh Your Closet | Karen Lynch

Will Next Year Be Different? It Can Be | Kathy Muzik

Resolutions are just a statement. They are often overly ambitious, vague, or rooted in external expectations rather than internal values. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

December 30, 2024•4 min read

Will Next Year Be Different? It Can Be | Kathy Muzik

What will you do differently in 2025? | Katrina Willis

The start of a new year is the traditional time for the setting of new intentions, whether they be for your business, your family or your personal life. Some people call them New Years Resolutions, b... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

December 23, 2024•3 min read

What will you do differently in 2025? | Katrina Willis

How to Store Holiday Decorations Efficiently: Tips for Organized Storage

“Inventory the boxes on your computer using your favorite organizing app, so you can see what you have available without going to the storage room.” – Clutter is Postponed Decisions® ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

December 12, 2024•1 min read

How to Store Holiday Decorations Efficiently: Tips for Organized Storage

Overcoming Procrastination with Compassion and Clarity | Kathy Muzik

Procrastination is a stubborn hurdle that keeps us from completing even the simplest tasks. As a result, we often chastise ourselves or feel the brunt of others calling us lazy. Beneath the surface, h... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

December 03, 2024•5 min read