Ask the Author: Barbara Hemphill
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Barbara Hemphill
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Barbara Hemphill
My most recent book Less Clutter More Life came out of over 35 years of helping individuals and organizations manage their time, space, and information. For 20 years, I focused on paper and physical clutter. With the advance of the internet, I applied the principles to digital, but in the past few years, I've come to realize that the true clutter that prevents people from accomplishing their work and enjoying their lives is physical and spiritual. Writing this book was on my "bucket list" -- I feel it is the reason God put me on this earth. It is the beginning of a book series.
Barbara Hemphill
My books have all been written to help people solve a problem which I have faced personally, and have figured out a way to solve.
Barbara Hemphill
Just finished writing Less Clutter More Life. Have ideas for several other books, but haven't started writing yet!
Barbara Hemphill
Be very clear about who you specifically you want to read the book. I imagine I am writing for one person who represents my audience.
Barbara Hemphill
Having the opportunity to share something I have learned through trial and error in a way that it can help someone else.
Barbara Hemphill
No one technique works all time time. It helps me to get out of my environment -- some of my best writing is done on airplanes and in hotel rooms! Another technique to write a list of the reasons it is important to finish whatever I am writing.
Barbara Hemphill
If you want to have less stress in your life, continually ask the question, "Does this (item, idea) help me accomplish my work or enjoy my life?" If the answer is "No," it's clutter!
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