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Barbara Hemphill
Organizational expert Barbara Hemphill offers tips on reducing paper clutter, office organizing and improving productivity in her weekly podcast.
Recently, at the Darnyelle Jervey’s “Unleash Your Incredible Factor” event in Reston, VA, one of the participants shared that the definition of “Genocide is killing thousands of people; Homicide is killing one or more people; Suicide is killing oneself; but to “DE-cide” is to kill every excuse!”
Spring has always been my favorite time of the year! It’s a time for new beginnings, and yes, even businesses need new beginnings! This week's podcast discusses new beginnings and what it can mean to you.
Thank you to all of you who shared how much you appreciated my last blog “What is Your Weight Costing You?” This week I want to talk about how much the weight of clutter is costing organizations. When you think about it, organizations are made up of individuals who struggle with the issue of clutter, so why would organizations be different? When office space was plentiful, you could ignore the problem, but according to the International Facility Management Association, the average office worker lost 15 square feet of elbowroom from 1994 to 2010.
I suspect when you read that title, many of you immediately thought I was talking about those ten pounds (or more!) you’ve been meaning to lose for more months (or years) than you care to count! In some respects, I am talking about that weight, but there is another kind of weight that is also very uncomfortable and has a very high price: CLUTTER!
I was recently interviewed for a new magazine called Beyond Burnout, which launches on March 25th. The interview brought up many memories of my own struggle with burnout so I thought I’d share it with you this week, as I have a feeling many of you can relate on some level.
As I am writing this blog my heart is singing! My business partner Andrea and I just completed a VIP Day at our Productive Environment Center in Carolina Beach with our new business coach Darnyelle Jervey, of Incredible One Enterprises -- and what an awesome day it was! The experience was a result of an introduction from Antonina Geer (Simplistic Financials) who was one of the presenters at our CPES Retreat less than one month ago, and I’m so grateful.
I define a productive environment as “an intentional setting where you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life”. After 35 years in business, I’m honored to say that we have reached another milestone this month—CERTIFYING a BUSINESS as a Productive Environment!
Just as you may have heard my story of how I started my business with a $7 ad in a New York City Newspaper...the recipient of our first ever Productive Environment business award was presented to DFIT-Demetrius Farrior’s Island Training, which started in 2010 with a stick and a line in the sand on Carolina Beach, NC.
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One of the growing challenges for small businesses is managing information. Think you may need an information management overhaul? Listen to this podcast and see the important questions you need to be asking and what to do next.
Did you have good intentions of sending Christmas cards, then New Year’s cards, and now January is coming to an end and you haven’t sent ANY cards? If you’re like most people, one of the biggest stumbling blocks to your success is procrastination -- which is a direct result of perfectionism! Listen to this podcast where I'll share my secret to overcoming this stumbling block.
Martin Edelston, founder of Boardroom Inc and Bottom Line Publications, launched his company over 40 years ago in the basement of his home with $5000 and a determination to help busy people get real-world advice that would allow them to live their lives better.
As I reach out to you today, we’ve just received news of the wildfire in AZ that has killed 19 of our most skilled firefighters, rising waters are forcing people from their homes, family and friends are fighting for their lives as a result of deadly diseases, and people are dying as they fight for their beliefs in countries around the world. It’s difficult not to feel helpless. Every day it becomes more evident that we are less and less able to control what happens to us. My heart breaks for those in need, and I am more determined than ever to encourage you to control what you can, so you can cope with what you can’t!
Advice in a 1931 Marketing textbook read: “Find out what your customers like and do more of it. Find out what they don’t like, and stop doing it!” Actually that’s still sound advice -- not only for business, but also for all relationships whether they are professional or personal. At Productive Environment Institute, we continually try to put this advice into practice.
Many ideas that seem crazy at conception turn out to be very creative once they have been implemented. The Productive Environment Process can assist with building the framework of those ideas. Listen as I share an idea that seemed crazy at first but became an industry standard.
Do you have a pile of paper that you can't get a handle of? Many do...Organizing paper is the #1 problem in American households! The key to concurring that pile is to have a good SYSTEM in place. The tickler file system is an excellent tool for that SYSTEM. Listen as I share 13 ways it can reduce clutter.
Do you have a pile of records and photos from past family members that you have been trying to archive for a while now? Or perhaps you've come across some memorabilia during a recent family "archeological dig" and wish to organize it all. This special task of Organizing paper and photos doesn't have to be overwhelming. Listen as I lead you in the right direction of organizing your family's memories.
Music is a powerful tool that can be used to heal, motivate, inspire, and help us to learn. There are many blessings of music that we all can easily take advantage of...it's not just for dancing or relaxing. Listen as explain how music can be used in many aspects of life including productivity.
If you're one of the many people who have a tall "to read" pile this is for you. I've never met anyone who is able to read everything that they intend to read. The pile that results will no doubt become paper clutter and can easily become overwhelming. Listen and I'll share with you 7 ways to reduce that "to read" pile.
Do you give presentations the same way your collegues do because you feel that is what's expected? Do you have trouble using certian tools that everyone seem to be using? Or perhaps you feel there is a better way to Accomplish Your Work. Lisen as I explain how a different "style" might work better for you.
A major focus of Productive Environment Institute is helping business of all sizes move toward what I have labeled "Almost Paperless™" I am often asked the question, "Who is your competition?" For years, my answer has been "Apathy" and "Resignation." In a conversation about this topic with Penn Shore, owner of Business Clubs of America, he added, "And ignorance." I never thought of it before, but he's absolutely correct. Listen as I explain how ignorance and excess paper can be costing you thousands of dollars.
We Bought a Zoo, staring Matt Damon, is a movie based on a book by the same name -- The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their Lives Forever. I haven’t read the book, but I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and was struck in particular by two words uttered by the star throughout the movie -- “Why Not?" Listen as I explain how I apply this concept to work and life.
This past weekend I took my granddaughter to see the movie Lorax. I enjoyed it on so many levels, as is always true with Dr. Seuss. Since I saw the movie, I've been seeing that big stone with the words “Unless.” It’s so easy to complain about all the things that we don’t have or don’t accomplish, and those complaints will continue to be facts -- unless... Listen as I show you how you can apply what I learned from Dr. Seuss.
According to PC Mag.com "personal cloud computing means having every piece of data you need for every aspect of your life at your fingertips and ready for use". In this podcast, I share a story of how cloud computing could have save a client seven hours in lost time due to a flat tire.
In past podcasts, you may have heard me list four questions you can use to determine whether something is “organized.”
- Does it work?
- Do you like it?
- Does it work for the others it effects?
- Can you recover quickly?
This week I’m suggesting you apply those questions to your calendar or planner system. Listen as I discuss how to apply the 5-Step Productive Environment Process to your calendar.
Have you ever hired someone to help improve an area of your business -- or your life -- and then stopped working with them before you got the results you really wanted? I have. Recently I have had conversations with a couple of clients who had that experience with my services, and I realize it’s all about accountability of the people involved. Listen as I go through five strategies you can use to be accountable and accomplish your goals
One of the primary productivity principles on which the Productive Environment Institute operates is "Today's Mail Is Tomorrows Pile". Recently, I've had several experiences and conversations which demonstrated the significance of this principle. Listen as I share how a SYSTEM helps you to avoid tomorrow's pile.
Listen as I share some of the key challenges to managing information in your organization and how to know if your organization needs a better system for managing information.
Are you having trouble organizing paper at home? Learn how to get started by using the "Art of Wastebasketry” and asking yourself these 6 questions.
I’ve identified that the most important thing for me to accomplish in 2012 is to get more sleep. In a recent conversation with my best friend of nearly 30 years, she pointed out something she has observed repeatedly through the years: Whenever I don’t get enough sleep, I have a variety of negative results which dramatically reduce my productivity. Listen to how I will use the Productive Environment 5-step process to overcome this.
The last two weeks of December have always been favorites of mine: Preparing for Christmas and Planning for the New Year! Having said that, I have to admit, it’s hard to believe that it’s that time again... I’ve decided a good way to wrap up my podcasts for this year is to share with you how I’m going to use our five-step Productive Environment Process to ensure that 2012 is my most productive, profitable, and peaceful year ever! Listen as I share those five steps with you.
I've been talking about the 7 keys to accomplishing your work and enjoying your life based on one of my favorite books on weight control called Weight Loss the Jabez Way: 7 Keys to Adding Years to Your Life by Scott Conrad, MD. I hope you are being more conscious about breathing, drinking, sleeping, eating, and exercising! I know writing about it has certainly helped me -- can I still improve? For sure! In this week's podcast I want to talk about the final two keys: relationships and purpose.
Last week I introduced the 7 Keys to Accomplishing Your Work and enjoying your life based on one of my favorite books on weight control called Weight Loss the Jabez Way: 7 Keys to Adding Years to Your Life by Scott Conrad, MD where he defines the seven keys. I hope you have been more conscious about breathing, drinking, and sleeping more! In this week's podcast I want to talk about the next two keys: food and exercise.
This time of year most of us are thinking about how to keep our weight under control while attending all the holiday functions in our personal and professional lives. As I continue to identify ways to accomplish my work and enjoy my life, and share them with you as I learn, it occurred to me that the seven keys, author Scott Conrad, MD., talks about in his book for weight control can be applied to your productivity. Listen as I share these 7 keys and how you can use them to improve your productivity and accomplish your work.
As a child I remember hearing, "It’s more blessed to give than to receive." Frankly, I was disappointed, because I really loved getting gifts! Most adults agree giving is good for people, but it’s also good for business. Listen as I share how you can increase productivity and eliminate clutter while benefiting others at the same time.
Interruptions are a fact of life in virtually every job. Knowing how to handle them means the difference between success and failure in accomplishing the results you desire. Listen as I share five specific strategies that can be helpful in handling interruptions at work.
Whether it’s a colleague popping his/her head in the office with the question, “Can you come in and meet with John and me now?” a child calling your cellphone to say, “Mom, I forgot to bring my soccer uniform to school,” or an email from a colleague you really like, but with whom you have lost touch, interruptions are an integral part of our personal and professional lives. Listen as I share 3 possible responses to interruptions.
Clutter happens to all of us! But there may be some common decluttering mistakes that you may be making that can be hampering your progress. Learn what these mistakes are and see if you're making them. You may be surprised! In this podcast, I'll share what these common mistakes are and what you can do about them.
If you’ve been listening to me for long, you know that I believe “organizing is an art” -- and that no two people organize in the same way. But there are 6 must-have tools that are essential to keeping any office clutter free. If you're struggling with paper clutter in your office, I guarantee that you are missing one or more of these declutter tools.
In this week's podcast I'm sharing the calendar that I chose and why. I also talk about why I made the shift to a paper-based calendar. I have to admit that I have been procrastinating about sharing this podcast with you out of fear that some of you may disconnect from me totally as a result, but there's two reasons that would not be a valid decision on my part: 1) Fear is not an emotion compatible with my belief system and 2) My business is about sharing the truth as I experience it, so here goes.
It's that time of the year again and you may be getting ready to buy a calendar for the new year but before you do I'd like to share some tips with you on choosing a calendar that works for YOU. A calendar is such an integral part of getting organized and staying productive. If you find yourself not relying on your calendar or feeling unproductive even with your calendar then this podcast is for you. Podcast Duration: 04:17 (MM:SS)
If you're looking for a solution to combat clutter, that is simple and sustainable, you're not alone! Listen as I share 5 magic words you can say to help you reduce clutter once and for all.
I've been pondering what it is that separates the productive hours from the non-productive ones and I'm sharing what I've come up with. Listen as I share the five major contributors to a non-productive hour and what can you do to increase the number of productive hours in your life.
Being in this industry overy 30 years now, I know where we were in the past when it came to paper filing systems and I know the hopes of many companies that wanted to be "paperless" by now. In this podcast, I'll share my thoughts on where we are in terms of the "paperless office" and the seven disadvantages I find with a paper filing system.
n this podcast listen as I share my experience with the Apple store when I had a minor crisis (you may be surprise at the outcome) and what 5 traits are common in productive companies. See if your company measures up!
Start the school year out right by getting setting up systems to manage homework, extra curricular activities and school papers. In this week's podcast I'll be sharing tips on how useful a tickler file system can be for organizing papers related to school -- whether it's for you or for your children -- or both.
With September approaching, there is no shortage of advice on back to school tips or ways to get organized for school. Learn how you can keep your family organized during the school season and all year round too.
How many times in a week do you say to yourself -- or to someone else -- “I really need to organize these files?” If your answer is “Never!” you can skip listening to the rest of this podcast, but if you’re like thousands of people around the world, the need to organize paper never seems to go away. Listen as I share 5 steps to organizing paper success.
Intentionally creating a productive environment in your office can have such a positive impact on improving workplace productivity that I thought I'd explore this topic some more in this lastest podcast. Listen as I discuss the effects of the current economic conditions on workplace productivity (you'll be surprised with what I found) and I'll also share four simple things you need to know to create a more productive environment.
Is lack of time, space and systems preventing you from being the leader you desire to be? Then it may be time to consider how productivity consulting can help you achieve your goals. We're all given a finite amount of time each day and how you use that time affects your leadership ability. In this podcast listen as I share seven guidelines to consider, when you decide to work with a productivity consultant.
If you're one of the many folks who work from home and are looking for effective ways to make your home office a productive environment then this podcast is just for you. I'm here to tell you that organizing your home office doesn't need to be complicated. I'll share with you 7 tips that you can immediately implement to make your home office a productive environment, one where you can accomplish your work and not be distracted by clutter. These 7 actions are the same actions I share with my productivity consulting clients.
A tickler file system is such a great way to remind yourself of important tasks while also keeping track of the paper-related items associated with the task. An effective leader can't afford to miss deadlines or waste time looking for task-related papers. In this podcast, I'm going to share 7 resourceful ways that you can use your tickler system so you never forget an important appointment or deadline again. Plus I'll share 3 bonus tips to keep you even more organized as you use your tickler system.
In order to lead effectively, you must have some system for managing all the incoming papers that require action on your part. If you don't have a system or if the one you're using is not working for you, listen to this podcast as I discuss the tickler file system. The tickler file system has been around for awhile. But don't let that fool you into thinking that it won't work in today's society. Listen as I share show some tips on how to use it effectively.
There are so many different options for filing your papers and everyone's preference is different. So in continuing with the filing system series, I'll share a few tips on using a numerical filing system if that's something you're considering. Learn what's the biggest advantage of a numerical filing system and what are some of the pros and cons of using this type of filing system.
Have you ever tried to file a paper in a filing system at home or at work and couldn't find the file to put it in, so you made a new file? Have you ever cleaned out a filing system, and discovered several files on the same topic? Have you ever looked for a paper you knew you or someone had filed, but it wasn't in the folder? Then this podcast is just for you. Listen as I share best practices for setting up and using an alphabetical filing system and the four questions you can ask yourself to see if your filing system is working.
People often ask me about organizing different aspects of their personal or professional lives with the question "What should I do?" That's the wrong question! Instead ask, "Ask what WILL I do?" If you're looking for ways to be dramatically more productive in your office whether at home or at work, make sure you have a SYSTEM for 7 key areas. Listen as I share what these key areas are and 7 office organization tips to keep these key areas organized.
Are you often frustrated because you don't accomplish your work and aren't enjoying your life? Notice I included the word "often!" Life is full of obstacles, but overcoming, or at least surviving them, is dependent upon controlling the things you can control so you can cope with the things you can't. Listen as I share what I've learned in the past 30 years about getting things done with enough time to still enjoy your life.
Do you often feel frustrated because you don't get everything done you want or need to? Do you often feel overwhelmed with information, ideas, and what we often call "stuff?" Do you often wonder whether you're doing what you were put on this earth to do? (Notice each of those questions contains the word "often," -- because I'm confident that everyone feels that way sometimes -- the question is "How often?") If you answered "Yes," to any of these questions, then I highly recommend you listen to this podcast on productivity consulting. Listen as I share wwhat a productivity consultant does and what you can expect to achieve if you decide to work with one.
Hundreds of businesses have been lost by natural disasters. From hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the tsunami in Japan, September 11 attacks and more. You can get organized and prepared for a natural disaster by answering six key questions about your business. If you haven't started thinking about what would happen to your business and the information in it, this may be a good time to start thinking about it. In this podcast, Barbara shares six key questions you want to be able to answer about your business so that you can recover quickly in the event of a natural disaster.
In Barbara's last podcast on filing systems she discussed paper-based filing systems and how to use them effectively. In part two of this series, Barbara talks about using a electronic-based filing system, what steps to take to maintain it and how to make it work for you.
Your ability to accomplish any task is directly related to your ability find what you need when you need it. Frequently, what you need is in a pile of papers on your desk (or the kitchen table!) -- or in your computer. So in this week's podcast, Barbara is talking about how you can create a filing system so you can find the information you need when you need it so you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life!
In spite of all the promises of the “paperless world,” paper continues to be the #1 organizing challenge in most homes. On a recent TV interview the host asked, “Why is it so difficult to get rid of paper?” Listen as Barbara Hemphill explains the answer and shares five quick tips on how to organize papers in your home and minimize the time it takes to eliminate unnecessary paper in your life. You don't want to miss this episode!
"Decluttering" and "organizing" are two very different things. In this latest podcast with Barbara Hemphill listen as she explains decluttering and organizing. Learn how to declutter your office and what questions you'll need to ask yourself to get this process started and completed successfully.
Is it really practical to think that employees in the workplace can and should get organized? With all the demands of a job and the pressure to meet deadlines is it realistic to think that employees can take time to get organized? Listen as Barbara Hemphill tackles this topic on office organizing in the workplace. Learn if there are any benefits to office organizing.
The value of an almost paperless office combined with cloud computing (storing your elecronic files in the "cloud" where you can access them from any computer in the world) is sounding less like an option and more like a necessity every day. Listen as Barbara Hemphill discusses what you can learn from the past to help you stay organized and productive even in the event of a disaster.
The world often judges business by "the bottom line" – but often the bottom line is dramatically affected by human behavior. In this episode of the Barbara Hemphill podcast, listen as Barbara shares 4 good habits she learned from a mentor that can help you put you ahead of your competitors while accomplishing your goals. These 4 good habits can also be applied to your personal life allowing you to be the best person you can be both personally and professionally.
Does organizing feel like it’s just “busywork” to you? It doesn't have to be! Organizing in and of itself has no value. It is simply a process to help you accomplish your work and enjoy your life. You can use organizing to help you reach your goal. In this podcast episode, listen as Barbara Hemphill explains the five-step system you can use to help you get organized and reach your goals.
Think you need to be neat to be organized and productive? Think again! Listen to this podcast as Barbara Hemphill shares what it really means to be neat and learn five techniques you can use to keep your home and office from becoming totally out of control.
Spring cleaning takes on a new meaning in this episode of Barbara Hemphill's podcast. Learn 7 tips that you and your family can do to create a productive environment in your home. It's a great way to engage family members to help and you can reward everyone with a family event they'll enjoy.
What can you do to reduce forgetfulness? Is there any connection between clutter and forgetfulness? Is forgetfulness affecting your productivity? Get answers to these questions and a lot of sound advice on reducing forgetfulness in this episode of Barbara Hemphill's podcast. Listen as Barbara also shares two powerful recommendations for improving your memory. If you’ve been struggling with forgetfulness then this is a must-listen to episode.
Does it seem like you're struggling with the complexities of life -- work demands, financial struggles, family challenges, and health issues? Listen as Barbara discusses one major step you can take to help you with your struggles and allow you to 'Spring Forward'.
Do you have a difficult time getting rid of things you no longer use or need? Are you holding on to "stuff" and wondering what you should do next? Then this episode is for you. Listen as Barbara Hemphill answers the question "Should I keep all this stuff" and learn about the rewards of donating in this podcast episode. You may be surprised to hear her answer.
Have you ever taken the risk of tracking how much time you spend in your email each day? If you want to know how to make your inbox a productive environment, listen as Barbara Hemphill shares 5 fabulous tips for taming your email tiger! This is a must listen to episode if your inbox is plagued by hundreds of emails.
Ever had trouble knowing where to begin when trying to get organized? If you answered yes, then this is a must-listen-to podcast. Often not knowing where to begin prevents you from getting started. Listen as Barbara gives advice on how you can get started so you can accomplish your goals and enjoy your life.
With February being the month of Valentine's Day, the topic "Love It -- or Lose It" seems totally appropriate! There's no question that a big cause of lost productivity and unnecessary stress in our world today -- especially in the US -- is simply "too much stuff!". Listen as Barbara Hemphill shares with you how to apply the "Love It -- or Lose It" principle in your personal and professional life.
Do you get anxious when you have to give a presentation or talk with new people? Listen as Barbara Hemphill shares a 4-step strategy that she’s been using for years and have taught to hundreds of others like yourself. You can not only apply this strategy to presentations but also in your daily life.
“Many hands make light work!” Barbara Hemphill heard that saying many times from her mother while growing up. Research shows that saying appeared in the Farmer's Calendar, June 1821, so Barbara's mother probably got it from her mother's mother! Regardless of the source, it's good advice. Listen as Barbara Hemphill discusses how many hands make light work. She'll also share three specific organizing principles she's been successfully using and teaching for over 30 years. Learn how you can apply these principles in your life so you can eliminate clutter from your homes and offices.
Many people struggle with the feeling that their life is whirling out of control. One concept that helps people to resolve this challenge is the idea of 'opportunity cost'; that is for every choice we make, another possible course of action is lost to us. Listen as Barbara shares how understanding the principle of 'opportunity cost', and applying this method when making any decision, can have a truly amazing impact on your life.
Traditions are an important component of balance in our personal and professional lives. However sometimes individuals and organizations can get bogged down in tradition -- the “we’ve always done it that way” syndrome. Productivity can be decreased while finding that balance between doing the latest thing and keeping the good things from our history. Listen as Barbara discusses the importance of being aware of which traditions serve you well, and which traditions you would be better served to let go.
A "productive environment" as an "intentional setting in which everything around you supports who you are and who you want to be." Your environment can be anything including your brain. If your brain is full of negative thoughts -- I should have done this, I could have done this, I could never do this -- it is not a productive environment. Listen as Barbara discusses the importance of eliminating negative thoughts from your brain so that you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life.
Are you living your dream? Each of us was given a dream when we were born, but most of us have forgotten it. If you are not currently living your dream, listen to Barbara's tips on how to decipher what you can do to move in the right direction. God put each of us on earth to fulfill a purpose. So as you celebrate this Christmas remember the dream that God gave you and seek out your life's purpose. Happy Holidays!
Are you frustrated with someone else’s lack of organization? If so, listen as Barbara discusses some helpful tools that you can use, as well as attitude changes that you can make, in order to resolve any problems you might have living and working with other people whose organizing style is different from yours.
Why is it that getting help with organizing and productivity is seen as a luxury, while getting help in so many other areas of our lives is seen as necessary? Well three reasons that people consistently give for not getting the help of a productivity consultant are: 1) It’s too expensive 2) My situation is unique 3) It’s too embarrassing. Listen as Barbara discusses the advantages of getting help. Getting help is a sign of wisdom and the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be and the longer it will take to resolve your problem and enjoy a productive stress free life!
Going "paperless" may seem unrealistic and unnecessary at this point in history, but why not convert to paperless whenever possible? Listen to Barbara as she speaks about the importance of going paperless and it's advantages.
Going "paperless" may seem unrealistic and unnecessary at this point in history, but why not convert to paperless whenever possible? Listen to Barbara as she speaks about the importance of going paperless and it's advantages.
Thanksgiving for many is usually a special holiday in the year. Family, friends, and food in an absence of commercialization provide great personal – and universal – opportunities to experience the power of gratitude. Having gratitude, especially in times of pain and despair, can help you to overcome any current struggles and to accomplish great feats. This week Barbara shares with you her stories and words of inspiration that highlight the importance of being grateful for the small blessings in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love!
Being organized is a great thing. However sometimes organizing alone is not enough if you want to accomplish your work and enjoy your life. Our lives can often be filled with unnecessary clutter, distractions or even relationships that drain rather than inspire. Some things just have to go! Listen as Barbara discusses the importance of elimination on a grand scale, that is taking the time to create a the physical space and mental space you need so that you can enjoy a more productive, profitable, peaceful environment.
Do you like to receive a greeting card? Most of us do and it’s that time of year again to think about holiday cards. Unfortunately, that’s what most people do -- think about sending cards -- sometimes year after year -- but they don’t get it done. Listen as Barbara gives 5 tips to help you separate yourself from the masses, so that you can take the opportunity this year to let your family, friends and colleagues know how much they mean to you!
Calendars are useful tools. They can help you to get organized so that you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life. Unfortunatley choosing from the dozens of calendar systems on the market can be an overwhelming experience. So where do you start? Listen as Barbara guides you through making this personal choice so that you can choose a calendar format that "fits your style" and how you can adapt it for your needs and preferences.
When things in your life are not going as planned, you tend to focus on what's wrong. Sometimes you get so overwhelmed and hung up on the terrible things that you forget to do something to actually improve the situation. You also forget about all the positive aspects of your life or, as Barbara puts it, you start to 'see vultures rather than peacocks'. Listen as Barbara sheds light on how important it is to continue to see 'peacocks' regardless of your circumstances, and to foster a spiritual belief that even the most terrible things will have positive outcomes if you just wait long enough.
At some point in your life you might find yourself searching for inner peace. What you need to reach this goal are rocks. That is, you need to identify key values in your life and make them a priority on your calendar. Listen as Barbara gives tips on how to accomplish your work, enjoy your life and ultimately find the peace you seek by identifying your rocks.
Are you interested in consistently improving the quality of your life? Exercise or physical fitness is one important thing that can help you to accomplish that. Listen as Barbara Hemphill helps you to develop a vision of being physically fit, eliminate your obstacles and maintain a successful physical fitness routine so that you can feel better and lead a more productive life!
In the previous podcast Barbara Hemphill talked about creating SYSTEMS so that you can organize your home or office and enjoy a stress free life. But how do you know if your SYSTEM is organized? Or have you ever seen a person you consider “organized,” and said “I could never be like that.’ Don't let the many opportunities to accomplish your goals in the most productive way pass you by! Listen as Barbara discusses the 4 simple questions to ask yourself so that you can determine whether something in your life is organized.
Are you tired of unnecessary frustration? Do you become overwhelmed often? If so, then it might be time to create a SYSTEM (Saving You Space Time Energy and Money)! Listen as Barbara Hemphill guides you through how to take steps to create a system that works for you so that you can increase results and decrease stress in your life.
In the previous podcast episode Barbara Hemphill talked about what you can do while you’re at conference to stay productive. In this episode, part 3 of 3, listen as Barbara talks more about important actions to take while you’re at conference, such as effective note taking. Barbara also gives tips about what you can do once you get home so that you can maximize your investment of time and money spent to attend the conference.
In the previous podcast episode Barbara Hemphill talked about preparing to attend a conference and the trouble with all the STUFF you accumulate when you’re there. Barbara gave tips to help you get ready for the conference. In this episode, part 2 of 3, listen as Barbara talks about what you can do while you’re at conference to stay productive.
How many conferences have you attended and came back with lots of great ideas and enthusiasm only to end up not following through on anything that you've learned? In episode 1 of a 3-part series listen as Barbara Hemphill talks about preparing to attend a conference and how you can make it a successful and productive experience. This is a must listen to for busy professionals.
How many times have you said, “I really need to learn -- you fill in the blanks.” Well now you can stop putting it off! Listen as Barbara Hemphill guides you through how to get started so you can accomplish your work and enjoy your life.
If you're always running late this episode of the Barbara Hemphill Radio Show is a must listen-to. Listen as Barbara shares her own story on lateness and gives some secrets on how you can change the hard habit of always running late.
Are you sick of the paper clutter on your kitchen counter, island, or front hall table? If so, you're not alone. Paper is undoubtedly the biggest organizing challenge in the household and causes more family squabbles than any other single item. Listen below to this episode of the Barbara Hemphill Radio Show and learn why 'Half of any job is having the right tools' and hear what tools you'll need to get rid of clutter once and for all.
Productivity impacts our lives in so many ways. Do you ever ask yourself the question "Where do I even begin? There's SO much I have to do!" There are hundreds of courses available on time management, project management, and prioritization, but virtually all of them leave out one essential component which Barbara has come to believe is a productivity truth. Listen below to this episode of the Barbara Hemphill Radio Show and learn what this productivity truth is, how to get started on creating a productive environment and the an impotant tool you'll need for success.
Do you ever procrastinate about important things because you want to make sure it’s perfect? Well, you're not alone. On today's show listen as Barbara Hemphill discuss the impact of perfectionism on your personal and professional life. Learn what you can do to overcome it so you can accomplish your goals and enjoy your life.