Before Breakfast

Talk on Thursday to plan on Friday

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Sep 4, 2025
Uncover the power of collaborative planning to enhance your scheduling skills. Engage in Thursday talks to align your week's agenda with family and colleagues. Discover how these discussions lead to better time management, personal boundaries, and proactive problem-solving. Learn to navigate your commitments efficiently while fostering smoother family dynamics.
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ADVICE

Reserve Weekly Planning Time

  • Plan your week during a designated weekly planning time, ideally on Fridays when days are slower.
  • Use this time to think about the upcoming week so you can start Monday ready to go.
INSIGHT

Schedules Are Interdependent

  • Life is a team sport so other people's schedules will shape your week.
  • Anticipate how spouse, kids, and coworkers' commitments will affect your available time.
ANECDOTE

Texting Versus Full Schedule Needs

  • Laura gives the example of texting a friend when she spots a morning she can run or walk.
  • She contrasts quick texts with the need for fuller schedule details when planning responsibilities like teen driving shifts.
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