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
Category Archives: Habits
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
Time strategy #3: Hollow the stone
When it comes to time, the human brain has many foibles. We overestimate what we can do in the short term. Sure, I will respond …Read More
Off the clock: Simple strategies for creating a truly productive life
I have been tracking my time for the last 15 months. I intended to go for a year, and then I kept going! I don't …Read More
The app trap
I have had my shiny new iPhone for about 6 months now. Previously, I was operating with an early 2011 version, which I think was …Read More
Summer habits
I have been feeling like I am in a bit of a lull right now. Partly it is that the baby is not sleeping well. …Read More