Surfing the Web is Productive
We spend vast amounts of time on the internet. We watch the latest cat videos, check Facebook, etc. It's not exactly productive, per se. But …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Thoughts on Good Housekeeping’s 125th Birthday
I spent a fun evening last night at Shine On, the show celebrating Good Housekeeping’s 125th anniversary. It was not a “show” per se as …Read More
The 20-Minute Call
Here's an insight into productivity that takes many of us too long to learn: if you do creative work, the best gift you can possibly …Read More
Yep, parents are spending more time with their kids
Tara Parker-Pope's Well blog over at the New York Times highlighted findings this week from economists Garey and Valerie Ramey that college-educated parents are spending …Read More
Dina Santorelli on 168 Hours
Dina Santorelli posted a few time management tips from 168 Hours over at her blog, Making Baby Grand, today. Thanks Dina! …Read More
The Case Against Inbox Zero
When I started researching productivity for 168 Hours, some people mentioned the concept of "Inbox Zero" -- that is, the zen-like state that ensues from …Read More
Dr. Phil and free time
So the Dr. Phil show today is going to feature recent research from John Robinson at the University of Maryland that claims moms have 30-40 …Read More
Adventures in School Lunch
Usually time and money are on opposite sides of a choice -- you can spend more to save time, or take extra time to do …Read More
Run Like a Mother
I knew I was going to like Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea’s new book, Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving -- and …Read More
Not so sleepless in Seattle
(my column from today's USA Today -- some interesting comments over there. Is waking up at 7:30 on a weekday really late? I don't know …Read More