Present wrapping extravaganza
Yesterday was official present wrapping day over here. I had been collecting boxes and bags in my office, concealed under a giant sheet. I also …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Time estimation is hard
This last workweek before Christmas always seems a bit frantic. I'm trying to get ahead of all content for late December and early January, but …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Launching Sarah’s book – Best Laid Plans
Happy Tuesday! There has been an episode of Best of Both Worlds every Tuesday since August 2017. During that time, Sarah has often talked of …Read More
Snowy weekend
Another full December weekend is in the books. And my house is full -- my oldest is back home after finishing his first semester of …Read More
2026 Time Tracking Challenge + content
January is just around the corner! And that means it will soon be time for the annual Time Tracking Challenge. This year, the Time Tracking Challenge …Read More
10 resolutions you’ll actually want to keep
(Laura's note: This post originally ran at Vanderhacks, my Substack newsletter. To sign up for a free or paid subscription, go here. Thanks!) Every year around …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Get festive — holiday planning & fun, 2025 edition
It's the most wonderful time of the year...again! This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is our annual holiday extravaganza. Sarah and I talk …Read More
Festive weekend + a sonnet
December weekends tend to be pretty full, though usually in a good way. This one certainly was. I took Friday off work to celebrate my birthday. …Read More
Big Time — check out the cover!
My next book, Big Time, will be published by Norton on May 5, 2026. I'm thrilled to announce that the book has an official cover! …Read More
November reflections + mapping out December
November is one of my favorite months. It begins with brilliant fall color -- the first week of November is usually the peak for leaves …Read More