When the Tools That Are Supposed to Help Become Another Thing to Manage
I have tried a lot of organizational systems over the years. And when I say a lot, I mean enough that I could probably open a small museum dedicated entirely to the different ways I’ve attempted to get my life together. Bullet journals. Notebooks. Planners. Sticky notes covering my desk and computer. A reminders app […]
Why “I’ll Do It Later” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds
I say “I’ll do it later” with an impressive amount of confidence for someone who has apparently never met Later Jill. Later Jill is very busy. She has the things Current Jill didn’t feel like doing, the things Morning Jill didn’t have time to do, and at least three things Yesterday Jill confidently handed over […]
The Weird Amount of Energy It Takes to Keep Track of “Almost Done”
I currently have several things that are almost done. This sounds like good news. It is not. Almost done means the hard part is finished. The document is written. The form is filled out. The email is drafted. The appointment has been researched. The laundry has made it through both the washer and the dryer. […]
Why Is Time Management So Hard
I don’t know about you, but time management is a big issue in our home. I am almost never on time anymore – and I used to be the person who always showed up 5-10 minutes early.
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