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
Category Archives: Time Management
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
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