TBT Challenge round-up, plus life updates
We made it through all nine Tranquility by Tuesday rules! On January 20th, I started this blog series highlighting, week by week, the nine rules …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Thursday reflections on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday project has been focusing on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. Doing a little mindful fun before switching to passive …Read More
How to read more (more on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless)
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday project is focusing on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. Doing a little bit of mindful fun before switching over …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Do you still need childcare?
In years of studying working mothers and their schedules, I’ve seen that there is often a perilous moment in career trajectories that people don’t really …Read More
Confessions of a dissectologist (aka puzzler)
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge is focusing on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. Whenever a spot of potential leisure time appears, doing something …Read More
March Patreon discussion — tough parenting moments
About 18 months ago, Sarah and I began a Best of Both Worlds Patreon community. The goal was a supportive space where listeners could share …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge, Rule #9: Effortful before effortless
Welcome to the last week of the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge! This next week's rule is Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. This rule is all …Read More
Thursday reflections on Rule #8: Batch the little things
This week, the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge has been focusing on Rule #8: Batch the little things. Creating a small window for administrative tasks and …Read More
Reducing mental load, but not waiting for the perfect time (more on Rule #8: Batch the little things)
In Monday’s blog post I talked a little bit about mental load. I have personally been thinking a lot about this topic lately. I am …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Transitions, task switching, interruptions, etc.
Transitions are inevitable. We have to switch between tasks, get out the door, etc. But people handle them in very different ways. In this week's episode …Read More