Productive Environment Blog

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, 20245 min read

Overcoming Procrastination with Compassion and Clarity | Kathy Muzik

Make Space For Gratitude | Karen Lynch

Whether traveling or simply enjoying the season, don't get caught up in the busyness and overlook the little things that bring joy and meaning to the celebration; today, take some time to focus on cre... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

November 26, 20241 min read

Make Space For Gratitude | Karen Lynch

Your Daily Crush List | Katrina Willis

So today I came across an alternative method of daily planning, and I thought I’d share it with y’all to see your reaction(s). ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

November 12, 20242 min read

Your Daily Crush List | Katrina Willis

Signed, Sealed, Delivered! | Karen Lynch

Let’s finish your holiday card prep strong! If you’ve followed along over the past few weeks, you’ve organized contacts, selected photos, drafted your message, and selected a card design. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

November 05, 20241 min read

Signed, Sealed, Delivered! | Karen Lynch

Why Does Maintaining Productivity Habits Feel So Hard? | Kathy Muzik

Processing emails, filing paper, computer desktop cleanup and digital file organization, or keeping your to-read folders under control… these tasks don't generally spark joy. ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

October 29, 20246 min read

Why Does Maintaining Productivity Habits Feel So Hard? | Kathy Muzik

What Does It Take To Achieve Success? | Kathy Muzik

Many people set goals, but too many take no consistent action to achieve them. Nightingale's teachings remind us that the journey from goal-setting to success requires a harmonious blend of clarity, f... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

October 15, 20245 min read

What Does It Take To Achieve Success? | Kathy Muzik

Overwhelm is Optional: Focus on the Vision

Do you feel like the universe is messing with you? Do you even remember a time when you had a vision for your life? ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

October 10, 20241 min read

Overwhelm is Optional: Focus on the Vision

Wolves and Productivity | Kathy Muzik

We've all heard the internal voice saying, "I can't do this," or "I'm hopeless." This voice, dripping with doubt, fear, and negativity, can become such a regular part of our inner dialogue that we don... ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

September 18, 20245 min read

Wolves and Productivity | Kathy Muzik

How do you plan your day? | Katrina Willis

Are you a meticulous “diariser”? A new-age digital app geek? Or a fly by the seat of your pants/go with the flow/expect the unexpected kind of person? ...more

Organizing and Learning to Organize

September 09, 20243 min read

How do you plan your day? | Katrina Willis

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