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At Parent Lightly, we believe that time is your most precious asset. Our goal is to help you figure out what matters most to you. Then we can help you figure out if you’re using your time wisely and how to make more time to spend on family, career, volunteering, relationships – the things that bring life meaning!
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Weekly Routines Will Save you Time & Energy
Weekly routines are so important. They keep life running smoothly. Morning routines get all the press but, to be honest, give me a good weekly routine any day. This is what makes the difference between ordering out every night and eating a home-cooked meal. It’s the difference between piles of laundry and having clean underwear….
Three Key Decisions that Can Reduce Decision Fatigue
Picture your typical morning. If you’re a parent of small kids, you likely make 100 decisions before you even arrive at work. What is the weather like today? What should the baby wear? What should I wear? Does my toddler need a coat today? What will I have for breakfast? Which coat do I need?…
How to Deal with Last Minute Requests at Work
It’s happened to the best of us. You have great intentions for the week. You’ve set your weekly goals. You’ve laid out your plans. The schedule is busy but you should be able to get everything done. Then it comes at you, probably on Wednesday around lunchtime. That work task that you didn’t learn about…
Planning as a Four Tendencies Questioner
I don’t get super amped up about New Year’s Resolutions. (I prefer when-it-makes-sense resolutions. There’s nothing special about Jan 1.) I hate a planner that tries to do too much. (I prefer something with a bit of structure but also flexibility.) I’ll spend time on planning, but only if it helps me. (I have no…