With the end of the semester and the mountain of wrap-up that goes with it, I have had overwhelm on my mind more than ever. Last week I wrote about my top tips for managing email overwhelm. Now I want to turn to another big overwhelm trap: the to-do list. But surprise! I actually don’t keep a to-do list. Instead, I use my calendar, and I have a wish list on the side. Let me tell you why.

If your email inbox looks anything like mine, the message count is far too high and the energy for clearing it is far too low. Inbox zero feels impossible, especially when even one email can sap your brain power and will to live. But there are simple strategies that actually work when you're running on empty. From Post-it tracking and timed sprints to body doubling and sensory boosts, here are a few quick email wins that help me chip away at the pile—even on the days I'd rath

Do you make New Year's resolutions? I don't—hear me out.

One of my absolute favorite books about conquering procrastination is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, by L. Michelle Tullier, Ph.D.

I've really taken some lessons forward from my time off, and I want to share those gentle reminders with you.