Best of Both Worlds podcast: Best Laid Plans, plus more Q&A
Sarah's discussions of plans and planning have always been among our more popular episodes of Best of Both Worlds. So I'm thrilled to announce that …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
The 30-hour workweek schedule (with a 50-50 split)
Lots of families are facing down a situation of virtual schooling this fall. While a number of daycares have re-opened, there is going to be …Read More
Try something speculative
Routines are great. They can make good habits automatic, and make life feel doable -- especially now! But doing the same thing over and over again …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Pandemic mailbag
Sarah and I love answering listener questions. We put out the call on Instagram and got enough fodder for several episodes. So in this one …Read More
Weekend: Flowers, peaches, masks
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the wisdom of buying an extra. (Welcome to the Lifehacker readers who found me after following links from …Read More
Friday miscellany: Just tired
This may be a long day. The baby went to his six-month check up yesterday (my husband took him -- an upside of this long-term …Read More
The New Corner Office discussion questions
Thank you to everyone who ordered my new book, The New Corner Office, yesterday! I'm excited to announce that Apple chose the audio version of …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Tips on working from home (from The New Corner Office)
Once upon a time (like six months ago), working from home was seen as a work/life balance perk. People who'd been with a company for …Read More
Weekend: It’s cooler in the shade…
Several years ago, I did some extensive research into air conditioning. Not much came of it except this column in USA Today. However, I continue …Read More