Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family

weekendMay 28, 2018

Holiday weekend, plus last call for pre-orders

We don't hit the solstice, or the end of school, for a few more weeks, but Memorial Day weekend often feels like the start of …Read More

MiscellanyMay 25, 2018

Friday miscellany: Artsy date nights, artsy elementary school exhibits, phones, and book happenings

A few notes from the last week…Last weekend went surprisingly well. I say surprisingly because we've had some rough weekends of late. The kids don't …Read More

ProductivityMay 24, 2018

Roadtrip entertainment: Learning to love car time

When I first started tracking my time continuously, one of my biggest surprises was how much time I was spending in the car. Because I …Read More

CareerMay 23, 2018

How to ‘punch out’ at an always-on job

Over the years, I have given several talks at companies known for extreme hours. I know that sometimes the speech organizers are wary that an …Read More

Best of Both World podcast with Laura Vanderkam

Best of Both Worlds PodcastMay 22, 2018

Podcast: Getting through challenging times

This week's podcast was a bit of a catch-up. Sarah and I were originally going to talk about her planning make-overs (which might become the …Read More

CareerMay 20, 2018

How to be the kind of boss people remember: An interview with Whitney Johnson

Bosses get a bad rep, but let's pause for a moment to empathize. Managing people is difficult. You're trying to use whatever tools you have …Read More