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
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
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
The trouble with the 2-minute rule, and what to do instead (more on Rule #8: Batch the little things)
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday project is focusing on Rule #8: Batch the little things. Designating a small window for the small tasks of …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge, Rule #8: Batch the little things
Many of us have lofty ambitions for our personal and professional lives. We want to devote hours to solving big problems, coming up with new …Read More
Thursday reflections on Rule #7: Take one night for you
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge has been focusing on Rule #7: Take one night for you. Taking a few hours each week to …Read More
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
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