NaNoWriMo update, drive time, and Christine Koh on Before Breakfast
I spent a lot of yesterday driving to/from Connecticut, where I was giving a speech. I had debated taking the train, but I would have …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Keep it hot – work edition
In today's episode of Best of Both Worlds, we discuss ways to rekindle the flame...with your job! Any long-term relationship can start to feel a …Read More
BLP Live, round 3
I got back Sunday from a (mostly) excellent few days in Florida. Why mostly? Well, I was supposed to be back Saturday, and due to …Read More
Get the pebble out of your shoe
(Laura's note: A version of this essay originally ran at Vanderhacks, my Substack newsletter. To get a free or paid subscription, please go here.) We all …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Finding your life’s purpose, with Suzy Welch
Finding your purpose might sound like a graduation speech cliche. But it is a lifelong pursuit, and there are some practical ways to figure out …Read More
November weekend + sonnet
This was a fairly chill weekend, at least compared with the past few. The kids were off school on Friday, and my sitter went to …Read More
October reflections + content round-up
I tend to plan my life in weeks and in seasons (at least in terms of my seasonal fun lists). But there are other units …Read More
If you can’t work, plan
(Laura's note: This post originally ran at Vanderhacks, my Substack newsletter. There's a new post every weekday morning, with the general cadence of M/W/F being …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: How to fall in love with your weekends
When you've got little kids, weekends are not naturally relaxing -- though they can feature relaxing times if you plan ahead and make some smart …Read More
Weekend in Boston
This was officially parents weekend (OK, "friends and family weekend") at Northeastern, so my husband and I both went up to Boston to see our …Read More