Best of Both Worlds podcast: Layered childcare, because things always happen
Anyone can make a perfect schedule. True time management masters know to create a resilient schedule -- one that still functions when life happens. This is …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Getting out of the (pristine) house
We put our current house on the market over the weekend, and there were several showings. This meant we needed to be out of the …Read More
Friday miscellany: An abundance of cheese (and why I should not fly through O’Hare)
I am posting here a little later than I often do on Friday because I am just back at my desk now. My business trip …Read More
On not running every day
Longtime readers know that, a few years ago, I decided to embark on a daily running streak. I ran at least a mile, every single …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Lazy Genius principles with Kendra Adachi
I know a lot of Best of Both Worlds listeners love The Lazy Genius, Kendra Adachi! And it makes sense. We all want to be …Read More
Reviewing the week that was
Today's Before Breakfast episode is called "Review the week that was." In it, I talk about my Monday morning ritual of looking over the previous …Read More
Friday miscellany: Notes from the editing retreat
Life around here features a lot of moving parts. I manage to get my work done, but sometimes it becomes hard to concentrate. I start …Read More
Daily discipline and nothing
This year I decided to attempt a few daily (usually morning) rituals. I would read a chapter in War and Peace. I would do some …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Nurturing your relationship during the busy years
The Best of Both Worlds podcast has listeners of all ages and family types. But the majority are women in what we sometimes call "the …Read More
Weekend: Using the available time windows
In my efforts to use weekend time well, I've been dealing with a certain schedule complexity. The kids have a lot of activities. No one …Read More