“Control freaks…will relish her uptight approach”
Write about time management, and people make certain assumptions about you. The biggest one? That you are a control freak, bending life into a joyless …Read More
Category Archives: Productivity
Unexpected insights from tracking time
I sometimes sound like a broken record in suggesting people try tracking their time. So I’m working on a piece on why. What comes out …Read More
12 days to a happier, more productive you
Laura's note: This post reached newsletter subscribers as this year's December missive. Since the 12 days of Christmas start tomorrow, I thought I'd re-post. Hope …Read More
Manage your energy, but time matters too
I’ve had a number of people tell me lately that one should “manage your energy, not your time.” There are solid reasons for this phrase. …Read More
Working after the kids go to bed? Be sure to do this one important thing.
My take-away from my Fast Company essay on working after the kids going to bed being shared 25,000 times: There are a lot of us …Read More
I crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line
In late April, 2010, I ran my first (and perhaps only) marathon. It was something I had wanted to do since becoming a runner about …Read More
Time confetti and NaNoWriMo
There are 168 hours in a week. Even if you work 40-plus hours, sleep 56, and spend a reasonable chunk of time on housework and …Read More
But does it save you time?
I have an iPhone, but I have never downloaded any apps for it. Perhaps this sounds strange, as I like to save time and the …Read More
5 unsung benefits of working from home
Working from home is an incredibly popular perk. Indeed, sometimes the idea that work can be done from home is so exciting that people don’t …Read More
Have you ever done an X-day challenge (Whole30, Lent, etc.)?
I’ve been watching the launch of the 100 Days of Real Food book with interest. There are also 100 days left in the year, and …Read More