Making it work (more on Rule #7: Take one night for you)
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday project is focusing on Rule #7: Take one night for you. Taking a few hours each week to do …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Best of Both Worlds podcast: You win some, you lose some (kids’ sports, activities, and beyond)
Sarah and I are both deep into the kid activity stage of parenting. In general we are fans of kids being into lots of stuff. …Read More
What to do (not when to do it) — more on Rule #7: Take one night for you
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge is focusing on Rule #7: Take one night for you. By taking a few hours a week to …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge, Rule #7: Take one night for you
Last night, as I do most Thursday nights, I went to choir practice. Most weeks, rehearsal is 2-2.5 hours, though last night it was shorter …Read More
Thursday reflections on Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge has been focusing on Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure. Aiming to do two out-of-the-ordinary things …Read More
The case for seasonal fun lists (more on Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure)
Longtime blog readers know that I often craft seasonal fun lists. Generally for summer and the holidays, and more recently for fall, winter, and spring, …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Allowances — for kids, adults, and beyond
Getting an allowance is a pretty common childhood experience. Generally the idea is that parents want to teach kids about managing money. But whether it …Read More
Dreaming up little adventures (more on Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure)
Lots of people who've read Tranquility by Tuesday tell me that Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure, is one of their favorites. We …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge, Rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure
Do you ever feel like the days blend into each other? A week passes and it’s hard to say what distinguished that week from any …Read More
Thursday reflections on Rule #5: Create a backup slot
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge has been focusing on Rule #5: Create a backup slot. Anyone can make a perfect schedule. True time …Read More