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Get organized at work without doing more

by Erica Mattison
Apr 02, 2026
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You can be organized on paper and still feel overwhelmed.

Your to-do list is full. Your calendar is packed. And yet, the work that matters most does not always get your attention.

That is not a failure. It is a signal.

This time of year often brings conversations about spring cleaning. Not just clearing out physical space, but stepping back and reassessing what you are holding, what you are prioritizing, and what no longer needs your attention.

In the latest episode of Conversations with Erica, I hosted productivity coach and Certified Professional Organizer® Lisa Griffith for a conversation about what it really means to get organized at work. Not in a surface-level way, but in a way that supports focus, follow-through, and more intentional use of your time.

If this is something you have been navigating, you can explore both the full conversation and a companion article here:

Read the article âž”

Listen to the episode âž”

 

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why overwhelm is often a prioritization and decision-making challenge

  • How your calendar reflects your real priorities

  • The connection between physical, digital, and time clutter

  • Why tools alone do not solve the problem

As Lisa shares, there is often a disconnect between what we say matters and how we are actually using our time. Noticing that gap is where meaningful change begins.

If this resonates, consider this:

Where is your time aligned with what matters most to you right now?
Where is it not?

Erica Mattison, MPA, JD
Executive Coach

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