Time strategy #6: People are a good use of time
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the late Stephen Covey tells a story about the limits of forcing efficiency on relationships. One of …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Time strategy #5: Leave breathing room
In years of writing about people's schedules, I have learned that we all have different activity tolerances. My inclination in life is more toward "full." …Read More
Time strategy #4: Satisfice
Back in 2011, when we learned that our third kid was on the way, my husband and I decided to cast our real estate sights beyond …Read More
Time strategy #3: Hollow the stone
When it comes to time, the human brain has many foibles. We overestimate what we can do in the short term. Sure, I will respond …Read More
Time strategy #2: Earn your merit badges
I spent a few years as a Girl Scout. I consider earning badges to be among my more satisfying memories of childhood. While knowledge of, …Read More
Time strategy #1: Tend your garden
Since becoming suburbanites five years ago, my family has been experimenting with gardening. We planted produce in the same spot for a few years, then …Read More
Off the clock: Simple strategies for creating a truly productive life
I have been tracking my time for the last 15 months. I intended to go for a year, and then I kept going! I don't …Read More
One morning in Maine
A few weeks ago, my husband had asked if I wanted to accompany him to a work conference in Florida this past weekend. I said …Read More
The International Journal of Haruspicy, or the problem of statistical significance
I recently finished Jordan Eilenberg's book, How Not To Be Wrong, and quite enjoyed it. This book, on "the power of mathematical thinking" covers many …Read More
The app trap
I have had my shiny new iPhone for about 6 months now. Previously, I was operating with an early 2011 version, which I think was …Read More