What’s a Pencil Worth?
My mom shared an interesting story with me. Over the long weekend, my parents visited a family in Ensenada. My dad had met the father in a previous visit. She…
Start Your Morning the Night Before!
Do you find yourself frazzled every morning as you’re getting ready to head to work, drop the kids off at school or head to school yourself? You mumble, “why me?”…
Thinking Backwards is Forward Thinking
Got a high-priority project up your sleeve? Cool, me too. Think hard at the beginning of the project about where you want it to go. What is the purpose of…
Are You Being Penalized for your Efficiency?
Is efficiency punishable? Are you being punished for your competence, or worse, are you a manager who scolds others for their extreme productivity? If so, boy have I got a…
Worst-Case Scenario Ritual
I love rituals. Rituals keep me organized and happy–the two things I covet the most. I am obsessed with order and efficiency, and in removing clutter from my life. Our…