The productivity strategy you do not need to feel guilty about
When people track time, they discover all kinds of things, but one of the most common is that they do not work as many hours …Read More
Category Archives: Time Management
How to never check email in the morning (while still checking email in the morning)
If you are a fan of all things time management, then you are probably familiar with Julie Morgenstern. Her best known book, Never Check E-mail …Read More
11 ways busy people make time to exercise
Ask people what they would like to spend more time doing, and exercise comes up a lot. The usual excuse is that we do not …Read More
When the world plays telephone with ideas
A few years ago, I was attending a conference with many HR types. My breakout group was chatting about women and advancement. One woman, describing …Read More
The day that ended well
Ever have one of those days where you will be leaving for a business trip mid-day, and yet before that happens, one of your children …Read More
Should you plan your leisure time, or does that take the fun out of it?
In the common narrative, we are all scheduled to the hilt. Our work lives are dictated by 15-minute slots on Outlook. So should you treat …Read More
It is only a season
In a recent post, I asked for time management tips from accountants on how they handle busy season. I collected a lot of great tips, …Read More
No cabin needed: How to write a book in 3 months while living your normal life
Writing a book seems like a big, intimidating project. But the truth is that it is a project like any other. There are ways to …Read More
My daily writing quotient
I think of myself as a writer, so I am always amazed how much of being a writer involves things other than writing. I generally …Read More
Exercising at night, or not making the perfect the enemy of the good
When people tell me they would like to start exercising, I often suggest mornings. For many people, it is the best time. When you exercise …Read More