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
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
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
Update on the summer fun list: My “tri” day and Ocean Grove
Every summer, I make a list of fun things I hope to do during the warmer months. These are activities that will make me feel …Read More
Sonnet written after another too-early Saturday morning wake-up
I dream these days of setting an alarm. At 5 or so a “mama!” cry and call — keep watch! And keep a toddler safe from harm. I …Read More
How Olympic binge-watching can help you live a more fulfilling life
We are less than a month away from the summer Olympics, and I am gearing myself up for some epic television watching. To be sure, …Read More
Procrastination — or why you are reading this blog post instead of working
I spent some time yesterday cruising the book shelves over at Barnes and Noble, doing a bit of market research. My take-away is that a …Read More
Vacation and relaxation
It is a summer tradition that publications cajole overworked, harried readers to take a vacation. We need to relax! American readers in particular learn that …Read More
Peaks and troughs and the upside of space
I've done a lot of public speaking over the years, but this is the first year I've been more disciplined about marketing myself and scheduling …Read More