Why I run every day
There were reasons to skip my run this morning. My flight from Newark to Vancouver was delayed four hours yesterday, after we boarded the plane. Nothing …Read More
Category Archives: Habits
Friday miscellany: 500 words, and writing in general
On December 24, 2016, I went for a run. Over the next week or so, I managed to run every day. So then I thought, …Read More
13 years of running
I have never run the New York City marathon (which happened this past weekend). I don't really think of it or Boston as being on …Read More
Better bits of time
I am always on the lookout for better ways to spend little bits of time. It is very easy to do nothing of consequence: delete …Read More
Guest post: Is it necessary?
Laura's note: Today's guest post is about an important question to ask that can help you be more mindful in matters big and small. Enjoy! by …Read More
What’s the 8th strategy?
On the east coast in late July, the sun rises at approximately 5:55 a.m. I know this because I have been up to see it …Read More
Time strategy #7: Try to enjoy it
Toddlers are mercurial creatures. The other day, my little guy elected to skip his afternoon nap. He was miserable (and violent! Oh, the hair-pulling!) for …Read More
Time strategy #6: People are a good use of time
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the late Stephen Covey tells a story about the limits of forcing efficiency on relationships. One of …Read More
Time strategy #5: Leave breathing room
In years of writing about people's schedules, I have learned that we all have different activity tolerances. My inclination in life is more toward "full." …Read More
Time strategy #4: Satisfice
Back in 2011, when we learned that our third kid was on the way, my husband and I decided to cast our real estate sights beyond …Read More