Friday miscellany: Notes from the editing retreat
Life around here features a lot of moving parts. I manage to get my work done, but sometimes it becomes hard to concentrate. I start …Read More
Category Archives: Tranquility by Tuesday
First drafts
The Tranquility by Tuesday project featured 9 time management rules. So, unsurprisingly, the Tranquility by Tuesday book is going to feature 9 chapters. I just …Read More
The 2-minute rule, and its discontents
Much productivity literature wrestles with the question of what to do with incoming "stuff." A task appears. What do you do? There are various systems, …Read More
Friday miscellany: Pondering September
Yes, we are still in August. But the planning wheels are in motion around here. In particular, I'm pondering the family's late summer schedule. Everyone …Read More
Friday miscellany: Back-up slots
Many outdoor events come with a "rain date." This is an incredibly useful concept if you think about it. The hosts are acknowledging that things …Read More
Recast it as an adventure
Much of adult life can feel the same, day after day. We have our routines, which can be wise. Smart routines make good choices automatic. …Read More
Friday miscellany: Tranquility by Tuesday updates
Many months ago, several hundred people signed up for my Tranquility by Tuesday project -- the study that will form the basis of my next …Read More
January wrap-up, plus Tranquility by Tuesday update
I am writing a draft of this on Sunday afternoon (baby nap time) as the snow falls outside my window. We may be in for …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday: Make more me time
It's a common lament: "Between the demands of work and family, I have no time for my own interests!" Various surveys purport to show this, …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday: Planning on Fridays and batching those little tasks
During the little kid years, it's easy to feel like we’re just hanging on at work. Then, as the kids start getting older, time can …Read More