Before Breakfast What would you do if I weren't here?
Dec 9, 2025
Explore the idea of nudging others to take initiative in your absence. Discover how to apply past solutions for predictable events, like family gatherings. Learn how to foster independence in children by discussing morning routines without your help. Get tips on creating resilient systems at home and work, ensuring everything runs smoothly when someone is away. Finally, the importance of planning for absences ahead of time is highlighted, making organizations more robust.
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Nudge Others To Own Logistics
- If you’re carrying organizational weight, ask what would happen if you weren’t there and prompt others to take initiative.
- Test systems now (not in a crisis) so families and workplaces become more resilient without you.
Holiday Lunch Example
- Laura gives the example of organizing an office holiday lunch that others expect you to run every year.
- She suggests asking what happened during your maternity leave and proposing that approach be repeated.
Practice Independence With Trials
- Encourage kids to plan for your absence by asking what they would do and setting alarms or reminders.
- Try leaving one morning early to run a trial so they practice the routine without you.