We do these episodes once a quarter where I share the things - big, small, and varied - that are saving my life right now. It’s a beloved practice, one we’ve been doing for a long time together. Barbara Brown Taylor was the person originally credited for this phrase, and many of us on the Internet really love the simplicity and breadth it offers. So today I’ ... Show More
Jan 26
#454 - Chores for Normals: Make 20 Minutes Enough
When it comes to normals like us, people are just trying to live our lives with kindness and contentment, we don’t need to get all up in a twist about housecleaning. Let’s be wise about our homes, what matters in them, and find a way to make twenty minutes enough. Helpful Compani ... Show More
54m 49s
Nov 2024
Embrace the Lazy Genius Way with Kendra Adachi | Clutterbug Podcast # 248
In today’s episode, we’re joined by one of my favorite authors, Kendra Adachi, the genius behind The Lazy Genius Way. Her book has been a game-changer for me, showing that embracing imperfection and taking shortcuts can be the key to a happier, more productive life. Kendra shares ... Show More
40m 46s
Mar 2022
Epilogue: The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done, by Kendra Adachi.Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, ... Show More
38m 41s
Dec 2024
You're Not Lazy, You're Overwhelmed (feat. Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius)
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23m 54s
May 2024
Ep. 480: Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks from the Proverbs of the Professions
In this Very Special Episode, we share hilarious and insightful “proverbs of theprofessions”—the collective wisdom of people in particular roles or professionsabout how to manage the dilemmas of life. We include proverbs that come fromparents, poker players, doctors, ski instruct ... Show More
30m 53s
Jun 2025
How To Balance Mind, Body—and iPhone
Mary is juggling a busy career and family life and, like many of us, she feels guilty about the time she spends on her phone. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with author and teacher Molly Caro May about how she's helping others rethink—and rewire—their dependenc ... Show More
38m 5s