We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode, Cal is joined by Sarah Hart-Unger (https://theshubox.com/), a leading thinker on the challenges of staying organized amidst the chaotic busyness that defines family life, to help explore strategies for organiz ... Show More
Feb 2024
February Q&A: Checklists, Business, Inbox Zero, Email Management + More EP 184
It's a Q&A episode! Sarah tackles listener questions sent in over the previous month. Topics include:
1) Update on formalizing the task management of household (vs work) projects
2) Thoughts on Atul Gawande's The Checklist Manifesto
3) "Can you talk about busyness?"
4) 100 Dream ... Show More
30m 14s
Jul 2024
July Q&A: Planner Peace x 2, Task Management on Paper, Notetaking, and More! EP 208
In today's episode, Sarah answers questions sent in the last month! First, she opens with two Planner Peace submissions. Then, she answers questions on task management on paper, email management (how long does it REALLY take to clear an inbox?), handling major schedule changes in ... Show More
32m 31s
Jul 2023
Decluttering, Organizing, and Stuff: Past, Present, and Future EP 155
In today's episode, Sarah discusses the planning-adjacent topic of organizing and curating our spaces and stuff. She shares her history with organizing (being organized + clearing clutter has not always been a personal strength!) and prior influences, from Marie Kondo to Lisa Woo ... Show More
19m 25s
Dec 2023
December Q&A: Thought Capture Overload, Weekly/Monthly Planning, Work + Post-Baby Goal-setting, and Hobonichi Setup! EP 176
In today's episode, Sarah shares two listener submissions for Word of the Year (one from Australia and one from Scotland!) and then dive into some listener questions!
Topics include:
1) Capture Overload
2) End-of-residency Planning - Lack of Motivation to Set Work Goals
3) Organi ... Show More
31m 56s
Mar 2024
March Q&A: Planning in Career Transitions, Morning Planning, and Organizing Tasks Around a Big Move or Other Life Shift EP 188
Welcome to the March Q&A Episode! Topics discussed:
- Recommendations for planning and visioning during a job transition phase?
- Organizing the many layers of tasks around a big international move
- Follow up: Organizing kids' clothes - some tips from listener Sarah K!
- Quintil ... Show More
23m 17s