It wasn’t Hawaii – but it was fun! We chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs for several reasons: We decided on 3 nights, Sunday –> Wednesday so that I could take just one day of PL. I don’t…
Today’s episode is a midyear goal setting chat with Kae (I asked her to do this with me during her amazing visit last weekend!). We answer a series of questions together (behind the scenes note: we sat and answered them independently, then shared on…
1- “2027 Call Schedule” arrived in my work inbox last week. It’s always a bit jarring to be planning up to 18 months ahead, but this is just how it works in my particular division (and actually works pretty well most of the time!).…
I cannot overemphasize how amazing it was that Kae was willing to hop on a plane (2 planes actually, the Madison –> south FL flights are lacking) and hang out with me all weekend. Her post has more pictures and better detail (she is…
SHOW NOTES: Some people feel like planning in fun takes away . . . well, some of the fun! I counter some of the common arguments for planning in fun, and offer a few suggestions for adding fun to every time frame, from yearly…
1- “Phase 2” of our summer officially begins next week, with G/C mostly done with camp, A done with geometry, and our nanny going on vacation. Obviously it’s a letdown that we’re not getting ready to leave for Hawaii, but I don’t think it…
Some fascinating comments on yesterday’s post – thank you for sharing! I agree the entire concept of “retirement” is so complicated. If your work is part of what gives your life meaning, why would you want to stop doing it?! (Short answer: because many…
Objectively, there is absolutely nothing wrong with my Wednesdays. NOTHING. So just to clarify: this is not a complaint post. (I could complain about other things, like everyone’s bones breaking, but not my Wednesday work life). It is just me noticing that I tend…
Well, June did not go as planned. Like, at all! UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY! But I can’t leave a gap in my 2026 recaps noooowwwww, can I? Previous months: Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May THE BIG THINGS Well. It seems appropriate to note that during this…
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Ep #311: July Q&A: Seasonal Slumps, Editing Your “To Read” List, Planning in New Motherhood, and More — PLUS a Daily Planning Video
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, I answer questions sent during the month of July. Topics: VIDEO! I also created a daily planning video, at listener request! You can find it below: JULY SPONSORS IXL: Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off…