Easing back in
Last week at the beach went slowly. This is neither complaint nor marveling. We filled the days, and memories, both good and bad, make time …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
It is OK to miss a soccer game
I made a conscious decision to skip town last week ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, and I didn't watch much of either …Read More
168 hours in Rehoboth Beach
My mother-in-law rented a house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week. This beach is halfway between my brother-in-law's family in Maryland, and our house in …Read More
What’s the 8th strategy?
On the east coast in late July, the sun rises at approximately 5:55 a.m. I know this because I have been up to see it …Read More
Time strategy #7: Try to enjoy it
Toddlers are mercurial creatures. The other day, my little guy elected to skip his afternoon nap. He was miserable (and violent! Oh, the hair-pulling!) for …Read More
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
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