Score more free time (even with kids and a job)
For a while the US was a demographic outlier, posting a higher birth rate than the rest of the developed world. In the last few …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
The balance between plans and spontaneity
When it comes to time, people talk themselves into plenty of false choices. If you read this blog, you're likely familiar with several: work full-time …Read More
Podcast: Eat at home tonight, with Tiffany King
The Best of Both Worlds podcast is almost a year old! We just released our 50th episode. Back in the fall, Sarah and I did …Read More
Mid-season update on the 2018 summer fun list
If summer is June-July-August (or perhaps Memorial Day to Labor Day) then we are officially halfway through this week. So it's time for an update …Read More
When opportunity knocks (how to seize it)
One of the benefits of tracking my time is that I don't need to have those conversations with myself that go "hey, didn't that happen …Read More
Podcast: Heidi Grant on asking for help
A major theme of the Best of Both Worlds podcast is that martyrdom is overrated. Part of avoiding martyrdom is asking for help from various …Read More
The Daily Vacation Challenge wrap-up discussion
I am back at home after my week at the Jersey shore with my family. While family trips are never 100 percent relaxing, we had …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 5
It is a rainy day at the beach, but the past 24 hours have brought a number of savoring opportunities! Every day this week, I'm …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 4 (something of a savor fail)
I definitely wanted to savor the experience of watching the fireworks last night. We'd be sitting on the beach, the heat of the day dissipated, …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 3
It's the Fourth of July holiday in the US today, and I'm off to view a parade soon, so I'll keep it short. Each day …Read More