Batch Work and Experimentation

A freelance writer emailed me yesterday. Here’s what she said and my response: I found you through an Inc. article you were quoted in and reached out because I’m hoping you’ll contribute to my next article. Here’s my topic: why you should try batch working, or why focusing on one thing for a sustained period […]

Why Chores Are So Hard

This week I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Amanda Mull, staff writer for The Atlantic, a publication I greatly admire. She was writing a piece on procrastination, a subject on which I have lifelong expertise. Not all of my nuggets of wisdom made it into the finished article so I thought I’d share […]

Emotional Alchemy: Turning Timidity into Confidence

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Eat the Frog

I’m very dissatisfied with my weight. I’ve been feeling yucky about it for awhile now. Last year’s summer clothes no longer fit. I know what’s needed– diet and exercise and don’t drink so much wine but I’m not really interested in doing that. I’ve been here before and I know myself. Until I’m ready to […]

Serendipity Does It

We did it. We emptied our house. Got it rented in record time. Returned to Italy with only minor mishaps (forgotten computer and temporarily lost suitcase). I’m still stunned that everything worked so well. I owe it all to good luck, good friends, and good instincts. When last we spoke I was drowning in garbage […]