Barbara Hemphill

New Year’s weekend had a variety of physical and emotional challenges for me, and when I woke up on January 3 and looked around the house, there was only one word to describe it: “disaster!” My initial reaction was to start digging in rather than engage in my usual morning routine of coffee, Bible study, prayer, and contemplation. Fortunately, my better judgment kicked in before I got totally off on the wrong track for the day. Add a comment

I was recently on the My Carolina Today talk show and shared a few tips you can use to getting organized in 2012.  Start the year off right and click play below to watch this video.

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 as I share how I will use the Productive Environment 5-step process to overcome this and start a pattern for smart goal setting. Podcast Duration: 4:25 (MM:SS)

 

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Recently I spent a week with my mother who is in a nursing home under Hospice care in a small town in Nebraska. It is a challenging situation watching someone you love dearly whose mind is, as we say in NE, "sharp as a tack," but whose body is simply worn out. I wasn't feeling anything but happy. Then on Sunday, I attended church with my brother. The sermon, entitled "Joy versus Happiness", was one of the most wonderful Christmas gifts I have ever received. In a nutshell, Pastor Lyle Schoen put it this way: "Happiness is an emotion you seek; joy is a divine gift you are given because of your relationship with Jesus Christ." I'm not sure why, at the age of almost 65, I haven't understood this before! Add a comment

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. Podcast Duration: 05:00 (MM:SS)

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I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the The Career Clinic® with Maureen Anderson. I got the chance to share some valuable tips on handling interruptions at work, eliminating clutter and being as productive as you can so you can accomplish your work. I think you'll get a lot of value listening to this episode. Be sure to share your thoughts with me using the comments link below. I'd love to hear from you!  If you like being productive, please share this post.

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The Clutter Trap is a state of cumulative disorder that diminishes your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or financial health. It is a threat to your productivity, your prosperity, and your peace of mind. Add a comment

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.

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I recently heard James and Betty Robison on LIfe Today interview Randy Draper, author of a new book entitled Happy To Do It: Get Your Snap On! The theme of the book is “Attitude is a choice.”   Less than 48 hours after I heard the interview, I had an opportunity to try out the theory for myself.

I was preparing for a particularly busy day -- a videotaping session, shopping for a Christmas party with 34 guests, planning for overnight guests, three telephone interviews, and a community Christmas event for which I promised five gallons of mulled cider.

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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. Podcast Duration: 04:43 (MM:SS)

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As I spent the weekend putting up Christmas decorations, I was reminded of the power of traditions -- especially during the holiday season. When I think of my own Christmas traditions, I immediately remember the paper elves from Norway that sat on the table in my grandmother's living room in Kansas City-- and later on my mother's table on our Nebraska farm. Next week when I go to visit Mom, I'm planning to getting them out again to take them to the nursing home where she now lives. I know it will make her smile! Add a comment

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. Podcast Duration: 05:22 (MM:SS) - Transcript Available

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