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
Category Archives: Time Management
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
Finding an evening routine that works
Long time readers know that finding a good evening routine has been a work in progress since my now 8-year-old was born. At first it …Read More
Why I do not pack lunches the night before
Since I write about mornings, I am sometimes asked for tips to make mornings go well. When I read the resulting articles, some other expert …Read More
Can I volunteer at school? – Working Mother Sticky Situations Videos
Last April, I recorded several videos with Working Mother magazine about "sticky situations" working parents face. I am happy to be able to share them …Read More
That sense of being on the clock, and how to escape the ticking
When I give workshops, I like to have a few participants keep track of their time for a week beforehand. I find these time logs …Read More
Gym on Weekends – Working Mother Sticky Situations Videos
Back in April, I recorded several videos with Working Mother magazine about the “sticky situations” working parents face. I was sharing them for a while, …Read More
Running a business during naptime
I am now, finally, back at my desk for a full day of work. The past week has been about making do. I can make …Read More
Life beyond the ceaseless ticking
Time has been slow the last few days. P (nanny) had a family emergency that brought her to South Carolina on Thursday. Then we all …Read More