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Get Organized at Work: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Focus on What Matters


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Episode Description

Feeling overwhelmed at work, even when you are trying to stay organized?

In this episode of Conversations with Erica, I am joined by productivity coach and Certified Professional Organizer® Lisa Griffith to explore what it really means to get organized and why traditional productivity advice often falls short.

This conversation goes beyond planners and apps. We talk about how overwhelm builds, why decision-making and prioritization are often the real challenges, and how to create systems that support follow-through.

If you have been feeling stretched thin or unsure where to focus, this episode offers a more grounded and sustainable way forward.

What You Will Learn in This Episode
  • Why overwhelm is often a prioritization and decision-making challenge
  • How physical clutter, digital clutter, and calendar overload are connected
  • A simple way to get everything out of your head and into a workable system
  • Why organization systems fail and how to build ones that actually stick
  • How to align your time with what matters most to you
  • The hidden cost of trying to do everything and how to refocus your energy
  • Why there is no perfect tool and what matters more than the app you choose
  • Key Takeaway

    Organization is not about doing more. It is about creating enough clarity and structure so you can focus on what matters and follow through with intention.

    About Lisa Griffith

    Lisa Griffith is a productivity coach, Certified Professional Organizer®, speaker, and trainer who helps professionals create systems that support focus, clarity, and sustainable productivity. With more than 30 years of experience in education and leadership, she brings a practical and human-centered approach to organizing workspaces, time, and responsibilities so people can reduce overwhelm and make better use of their time and energy. Learn more about Griffith Productivity Solutions ➔

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    Conversations with EricaBy Erica Mattison