The moment of possibility (revisiting my NaNoWriMo novel)
Each year, I make quarterly goals. I like fresh starts so much that I want to give myself lots of opportunities! I make these goals …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Leaving the Little Kid Years
I began tracking my time continuously in April 2015. At the time, my youngest child was 3 months old. That first day featured something like 5 …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Leadership and part-time culture
One of the wonders of technology is that the Best of Both Worlds podcast has listeners all over the world! And so we are also …Read More
Weekend report: Tulips and singing
I just closed the books on another year of tracking time. I have now tracked the past four years of my life in half-hour increments. …Read More
Spring break in St. Lucia
We just got back last night from spring break in St. Lucia. Three weeks ago, I knew absolutely nothing about this little island nation (even …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Kid activities
When it comes to parental schedules, kid activities can often become a source of stress. They are also the font of a lot of angsty …Read More
Friday miscellany: Magnolias, and my out-of-office blog post
Spring has sprung! If you follow me on Instagram (@lvanderkam), you know I have been obsessed with the magnolia tree in my front yard. We …Read More
Feeling behind? Don’t do email first
Email is a magnificent tool. I'm old enough to remember when it wasn't universal. I learned to report by -- this might seem crazy -- …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Listener childcare tips
For most working parents, paid childcare is part of the game. Even families with a stay-at-home parent will need the occasional date night sitter or …Read More
A new habit, one month in
A little over a month ago, I had a scheduling epiphany. I had been saying (possibly for years) that I should do regular strength training. …Read More