What stories people read and shared in 2014 (Fast Company version)
In addition to blogging here, I’ve been writing three stories a week for the past year and a half over at Fast Company’s website. This …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
The life-changing magic of not tidying up
Here are some interesting things to know about Marie Kondo. When this young Japanese “cleaning consultant” comes home from work, “I greet the waist-high potted …Read More
Your favorite posts of 2014
In evaluating my various professional endeavors, I’ve spent some time over the past week looking at what people chose to read in 2014, and what …Read More
Jul! Christmas at Aquavit
I met my husband in a bar in NYC in February of 2003. I was there meeting a friend who’d just started dating a guy …Read More
What do you track?
In this app-happy age, it’s possible track all kinds of personal metrics. I like time-tracking, of course, and step-counting. I’ve tried food journaling, which is …Read More
Manage your energy, but time matters too
I’ve had a number of people tell me lately that one should “manage your energy, not your time.” There are solid reasons for this phrase. …Read More
Book updates
If you read this blog daily, perhaps you’ve never thought “hey, I’d love to read even more of Laura’s musings!” But if you have, a …Read More
Unmet and mismatched expectations, or getting him to take your career seriously
I’ve had several people send me articles about new research on Harvard Business School women, and the various factors that might have held back their …Read More
Do it anyway
For years, I sang in a choir called the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus. It was all 20- and 30-somethings. Youthful voices blend together well, and …Read More
36 years, 33 weeks
I have a few essay-style posts on more meaty topics planned for later, but this week has not been good for writing them. Too much …Read More