Be more productive in 2017 (Day 2: Plan mindful breaks)
This week, I am sharing 5 small habits that can boost productivity in 2017. Today's habit is to start taking better breaks. More specifically, plan …Read More
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Be more productive in 2017 (Day 1: Climb your mountains on Monday morning)
Lots of people hope to be more productive in the new year. But what does that mean? I'm not sure I know, but I do …Read More
How we did on the holiday fun list
New Year's Day is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to look back on my 2016 holiday fun list. This is the list I make …Read More
How to be productive over the holidays (if you are home with the kids)
In the usual narrative, work is stressful and holidays are relaxing. Therefore, attempting to be "productive" over the holidays is missing the whole point. However, I …Read More
The Boston trip
I spent several days this week in Boston, giving three talks in three days (and throwing in a webinar too for good measure). The last …Read More
The 2016 literary Advent calendar
Two years ago, I started a new tradition in my house: the literary Advent calendar. Each night during December, my kids unwrap a Christmas story …Read More
Thanksgiving
I have been sick for about two straight weeks now. The illness keeps evolving. First a cold, now it's something involving a headache and sore …Read More
The 2016 holiday fun list
Time passes whether we think about how we are spending it or not. Since the holidays tend to be relatively busy (or "full" to use …Read More
Random Friday thoughts
It's too hard to write an essay for Friday. So this will be a random assortment of thoughts and updates on life right now (non-political …Read More