Brene Brown’s 2010 book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Your Guide to A Wholehearted Life, seems thematic as I’ve taken a month’s break from the blog. Oddly enough, part of the delay was a bout of perfectionism over a book review that I’m not posting (at least not yet).
Tools of Time Management, 2: The List
Is your head spinning with too many things to do? Can’t decide which task to tackle first? (Cartoon). Continue reading
Getting Things Done
David Allen’s best-selling Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity argues that lists, calendars, and files are properly used Continue reading
Tools of Time Management, 1: The Calendar
Calendars are the most basic and widely-used tool of time management. Calendars link events and actions to a particular date and time. Calendars also serve as a record of the past.
Endless variations exist. Choosing one can be daunting: a traditional paper wall calendar or desk planner? An erasable whiteboard? A computer-based solution?
Before deciding, make a wish list. Consider: Continue reading
Drive
Daniel Pink’s book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us provides a fascinating lens for analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the university as a place for both study and employment. Continue reading