Another August weekend
This weekend certainly felt like August with the temperature rising into the upper 90s. Still, despite the oppressive heat, we did a few fun things. I …Read More
Category Archives: Time Management
Time tracking strategies
I appreciate everyone who answered the call for reader time-makeovers. I am looking forward to seeing the time logs as they roll in! People have …Read More
Call for reader time-makeovers, and August goings-on
Over the years I have run several time-makeovers on this blog. I would like to run some more! If you would be interested in participating …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
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
Time strategy #2: Earn your merit badges
I spent a few years as a Girl Scout. I consider earning badges to be among my more satisfying memories of childhood. While knowledge of, …Read More