Tranquility By Tuesday #2: Plan On Fridays
This is the second rule of planning on Fridays from the book "Tranquility By Tuesday." We go over the benefits of planning a week in advance and suggests using Friday afternoons to plan for the upcoming week and weekend. The resistance to this rule is addressed, and the I share my experience with implementing work and personal planning. The results have been positive, leading to increased productivity and freedom to think about weekly activities.
Tranquility By Tuesday #1: Give Yourself A Bedtime
The article discusses the first rule of the book "Tranquility By Tuesday" which is to give yourself a bedtime. I was very skeptical initially but eventually found that establishing a consistent bedtime and routine improved my sleep quality and overall well-being.
Overview of Tranquility By Tuesday
Tranquility By Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam is a book that focuses on building a meaningful life rather than squeezing more time out of a busy schedule. The author claims that by creating a meaningful life, time will seem to pass slower and give more meaning to daily activities. The book introduces nine main ideas, including establishing a regular bedtime, planning the week on Fridays, incorporating physical movement into the day, and making time for personal interests. In this article series, the author applies one idea each week and shares the results. Readers are encouraged to join the journey and share their own experiences.
The Cat Guide To Deliberate Living
I was recently trying to get some work done, and there was one cat banging on the blinds and the other one on the desk draping her legs over my forearm as I tried to type. I was thinking about writing the article about cats as productivity destroyers, but then I realized that cats actually understand deliberate living concepts in a way that most humans don't. So here is the Official Cat Guide To Deliberate Living:
Easy Time Audits
We all think we know how we spend our time. But if you were to actually track it, you might be very surprised at how different from reality your ideal truly is. The way to get an accurate idea of how you spend your time is with a time audit. And of course an easy time audit is the best because it's, well, easy.
Deliberate Living By Mom Sayings
Mom sayings: there are certain things that all moms seem to say. I don't know where they started, but I know that my mom said them (or variations of them), and they can all be looked at in the light of deliberate living. Here goes:
Reclaiming Small Pieces of Time
A mindset shift and a timer can help us in reclaiming time in small pieces, yet most people will tell themselves that they can’t possibly get anything done of worth and will fritter it away. A large part of managing time is to use the time that we have. Small chunks of time can be used effectively if we shift our mindsets and use tools to help us stay within the bounds.
From A Pile of Pens: An Earth Day Challenge
I have a lot of pens. And most of them don't work for me. Even though I have a few that work, I keep buying, hoping for better. This is giving me a lens to examine my consumption; and to give you a challenge for Earth Day.
