People are always telling me I should relax more. When they do, I assume they’re referring to the traditional things we associate with relaxation: sitting, possibly with feet up; reading or watching TV; eating or drinking something sugary and/or alcoholic. Well, I did all of those things today and I’m completely exhausted. The point of […]
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Pro Tips: You Can Read 37 Books In One Season
A couple of weeks ago, I posted my summer reading list for 2018. I got a lot of enthusiastic responses, especially on Facebook! (Did you know I have a Facebook page? Follow here for all things books, reading and writing.) But one friend said something that gave me pause. She told me, “People are going […]
Managing Energy Vs. Time
Yesterday, my first day of the spring quarter, went great. I met all of my exercise and writing goals with time to spare. I even had a little extra energy left to organize a drawer in my daughter’s dresser that’s been bugging me for awhile. It was a good day. But I did make one […]
Which Habit Is More Important: Reading or Sleep?
I’m pretty good at habits. Sometimes, I’m too good. My habits gather strength. Sometimes, one of my habits gets in the way of another habit. I wrote in my “What’s Making Me Happy in July” post that one thing NOT making me happy is my lack of sleep. It’s becoming a huge problem. I spend my […]
Life Lesson: Keep It Simple
“Michael always says, ‘K-I-S-S. Keep it simple, stupid.’ Great advice. Hurts my feelings every time.” -Dwight Schrute, The Office It was the morning of my son’s 4th birthday party, and I was debating whether to make pancakes for breakfast. For most people, this would be a no-brainer. The kitchen was clean, there was a lot to […]
Time Management vs. Energy Management
I spend a lot of time thinking and writing about time management. I’m constantly asking myself, “Is this the best use of my time? Could I be doing something that better suits my priorities?” But maybe those aren’t the right questions to ask. Maybe I should be asking, “Is this the best use of my […]