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…
1- I took some strength training progress pix today. I am not sharing them here (I HAVE posted full body shots here before but I’m not feeling it right now, maybe because my kids are older and more aware and would probably make fun…
I’m done with longer-term planning, everyone. I promise! I mean, for now (not forever). And especially in regards to travel. We moved Big Sky to Feb, and I am holding it loosely even in that time frame. (I guess I could have left it…
I guess a certain amount of psychic unrest is natural right now. I honestly think the answer is to just focus more on what I’m doing. Make the phone call. Talk to the person. Read the book. Take the walk. Etc. It absolutely works,…