A totally crazy tip to truly rest while on vacation: Delete any and all social media and email apps from your phone. Delete anything else that isn’t directly relevant to enjoying your vacation. Secret: All those apps are in your account. You can re-download them when you get … [Read more...] about How to use technology & still rest on vacation
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When traveling by airplane…
We’ve established that I’m a total nerd, and have strange quirks, right? Okay, good. Please don’t let today’s quick tip freak you out. I prefer to call it “better safe than sorry.” When I was younger (and more cynical), I used to think it was pointless to … [Read more...] about When traveling by airplane…
9 life-changing time management books
These nine books from experts on time management and productivity are favorites that I reference often. Getting Things Done by Brian Allen. The GTD methodology has a near cult-like following. While I've incorporated many of the ideas from GTD, I have never been successful at … [Read more...] about 9 life-changing time management books
The number one timesaving app that also saves sanity and security
How many times do you have to submit a lost password request when trying to log into a website or app? Or consult a convoluted list of passwords? Or have your list of passwords somewhere entirely insecure? Certain relatives of mine have a tattered small spiral notebook … [Read more...] about The number one timesaving app that also saves sanity and security
Save time, keep the kids asleep and still drink gourmet coffee
I have a deep love of coffee. Typically, I grind fresh beans and then use the espresso machine to make an awesome Americanos or a latte. I also have children who are extremely light sleepers in the morning. Getting up early specifically for extra work/quiet time and then … [Read more...] about Save time, keep the kids asleep and still drink gourmet coffee