Finding highlights in a (somewhat stressful) weekend
This was not the world's most relaxing weekend. There were a lot of kid things going on that required more parental involvement than originally envisioned. The …Read More
Tag Archives: productivity
Maybe I just don’t want to get up early to run (+ a sonnet and content round-up featuring Lisa Woodruff)
I always make the next day's to-do list before quitting for the night. This says what I intend to do and roughly when I intend …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Fall favorites + Energy ideas
I'm looking at some bright yellow and red leaves out my office window as I type this so...it's time for our (almost) annual fall favorites …Read More
2.5 hours to current
Like most people, I check my primary inbox fairly frequently. I also have a secondary inbox that I use for a few other things. I …Read More
Year-long projects update (and peaches sonnet)
As I type this I'm listening to some Bach harpsichord concertos, and I just finished a motet. This year I am aiming to listen to all …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Digital Decluttering with Amanda Jefferson
Physical spaces can easily get cluttered with stuff. Digital spaces can too -- with notifications, old apps, old photos, unread mail and so forth. In today's …Read More
The case for ‘2-a-days’
When sports teams are ramping up for the season, they sometimes do what are known as "2-a-days" -- that is, two practices a day. This …Read More
The work from home revolution that finally happened
As I've been visiting various workplaces over the past year (for speeches/workshops/etc.), I've found that a lot have landed on the official hybrid model of …Read More
In the middle of everything (again)
I’ve been revising a novel these past few months. I assign myself a few short chapters each week. I usually aim to keep one workday …Read More
When hours have to give what you ask of them
This has not been the most wonderful past few days. The current family logistics really requires multiple drivers. Our nanny is on vacation. My husband …Read More