Clutter is Postponed Decisions®"
- Barbara Hamphill

In this episode of Mindset Zone, Ana Melikian dives into the art of organizing with two special guests, Barbara Hemphill and Andrea Anderson, from the Productive Environment Institute. Barbara, a pioneer in the organizing industry, shares insights from her extensive experience in helping individuals and businesses clear the clutter for over forty years. Together, they unravel the common misconceptions about getting organized and emphasize the importance of having a clear vision to drive productivity.

Ana and her guests discuss the intriguing philosophy that "clutter is postponed decisions®," unveiling how our physical, digital, and mental environments are interconnected. Barbara and Andrea introduce their SOAR methodology (Systemize, Organize by Action or Reference), a flexible system designed to meet people where they are in their journey toward a clutter-free life.

Explore the balance of structure and flexibility within the organizing process, and learn how transformative decluttering can be for personal development. The conversation highlights the role of decision making, emotional attachment to clutter, and how even mental clutter can hinder our progress.

Join Ana, Barbara, and Andrea as they share their wisdom on how to embrace an experimental mindset, clear the chaos, and create a productive environment that supports both work and life.

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This week on the MINDSET ZONE:

00:00 Introduction: The Power of a Big Why

00:23 Meet the Hosts and Guests

01:26 Common Misconceptions About Organization

03:22 The Importance of Environment

04:38 Mental Clutter and Vision Clarity

09:08 Systemizing and Organizing Information

11:07 The SOAR Method Explained

13:48 Practical Applications and Client Stories

21:01 Comparing Organizational Systems

24:55 The Power of Community and Accountability

28:47 Conclusion and Resources

About The Guests

Barbara Hemphill is a pioneer in the organizing & productivity industry. She is passionate about helping leaders organize their time, space and information so they can accomplish their work, enjoy their life, and leave a legacy that matters. 

Barbara started her career in 1978 with a $7 ad in a New York City newspaper. Today, her expertise is delivered by a team of Certified Productive Environment Specialists™ around the world.She has authored multiple bestselling books including Taming the Paper Tiger, Less Clutter More Life, and Love It or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever.

Andrea Anderson, CEO of Productive Environment Institute, began her career as an in-home family counselor. While counseling was fulfilling, Andrea noticed a recurring challenge: families (and colleagues!) struggled with managing their time, space, and information. This realization sparked her passion for creating organizational systems that simplify life and work.

In 2008, Andrea partnered with Barbara Hemphill to co-found Productive Environment Institute. Together, they train, certify, and mentor Productive Environment Specialists™ worldwide, equipping them to help clients organize their time, space, and information so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives.

Connect with:

Linkedin.com/in/barbarahemphill

Linkedin.com/in/andreaganderson/

Resources:

Youtube.com/@productiveenvironment

Productive Environment Institute WEBINAR

Get Your Productive Environment Score™ HERE

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