Tag: working parents
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead
This weekend, I’m in Clawson, Michigan, the city I lived in when I was born. My paternal grandparents lived a mile away, and my maternal grandmother lived about eight miles away. At one end of our street was Hunter Elementary School, and at the other end—just three blocks away—were the post office, city hall, and…
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James Corden’s Life Lesson
April 28 marked James Corden’s last night as host of The Late Late Show. While I’m not a regular viewer, I have enjoyed catching highlights over the years on YouTube. Corden brought a lot of joy and delight to his audiences and his guests, from the highly entertaining “Carpool Karaoke” (featuring the likes of Adele,…
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How to Get Better at Saying “No”
The ability to say “no” is an invaluable asset. It contributes to better boundaries, better time management, and better mental health.
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Identifying Your Household’s Rule of Life
When it comes to living a life of meaning and purpose, an important step is to identify the priorities and core values that will serve as a framework for how you live. One way to do this is to determine your household’s Rule of Life.
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Prioritizing Under Pressure
Part of being a good leader, whether of many or just in your own home, is being able to manage effectively and make decisions when under pressure. But not everyone realizes that prioritizing under pressure is a skill that requires development. This tool will help.
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What Changes Will You Make in 2023?
This is the first step in my “2023 By Design” plan, but I’m telling you here exactly what I do with my clients so you can just do it on your own if you don’t want to sign up for the whole plan. I *promise* you, this will help set you up for a more…
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What’s Important Now?
“What’s important *now*?” is the question that will most ground you when life is feeling hard, overwhelming, or just “too much.” This morning came too soon, after I was up with a sick child after already going to bed much later than was ideal. (May is, after all, the new December! 😳) My husband’s away, so…
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3 Ways to Deal With Decision Fatigue
Decision fatigue is a common challenge for professional women managing a busy company and busy household. By identifying and addressing the ways we can reduce it, we can create more margin for ourselves, lower our stress, and flourish at work and at home.
Christy Tennant Krispin, ACC 