When opportunity knocks (how to seize it)
One of the benefits of tracking my time is that I don't need to have those conversations with myself that go "hey, didn't that happen …Read More
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Podcast: Heidi Grant on asking for help
A major theme of the Best of Both Worlds podcast is that martyrdom is overrated. Part of avoiding martyrdom is asking for help from various …Read More
The Daily Vacation Challenge wrap-up discussion
I am back at home after my week at the Jersey shore with my family. While family trips are never 100 percent relaxing, we had …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 5
It is a rainy day at the beach, but the past 24 hours have brought a number of savoring opportunities! Every day this week, I'm …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 3
It's the Fourth of July holiday in the US today, and I'm off to view a parade soon, so I'll keep it short. Each day …Read More
Podcast: On mom guilt
If you read much literature on women, work and life -- and I confess that I do -- the topic of guilt comes up a …Read More
Daily Vacation Challenge day 2
I was not sure this blog post would go up. My laptop refused to start up yesterday afternoon. I hit the reset button and nothing …Read More
The Daily Vacation Challenge — are you in for next week?
If you read this blog, you may have heard me mention a few times that I had a book come out last month. (Really, just …Read More
On dining solo
To me, one of the most fascinating aspects of interviewing lots of people is seeing the different stories people tell themselves about the way the …Read More
Friday miscellany: Beach and links
I have been on semi-vacation this week with my husband's extended family. I say semi-vacation because according to my time logs I've worked about 17 …Read More