3 Things I’m Doing To Make Returning From Parental Leave Easier

The first time I returned to work after taking 12 weeks off on parental leave, my brain felt like mush. I couldn’t help but ask myself, “What do I do here again?” I’ve heard from other parents that this is a normal feeling, and luckily, it wore off after the first few days of catching …

My Strategies for Mastering the Art of Workload Planning

The term ‘workload planning’ may not sound very exciting, but I’m talking about having a reasonable number of things on my to-do list on any given day — and there are few better ways to start a workday than that. Over the last few years, my work has changed a lot. I’ve gone from being …

How to Make Performance Reviews More Manageable: The Accomplishments List

I used to get so stressed out during performance review season. I’d spend a ton of time looking back at everything I worked on, and then I would spend way too much time writing it all out, editing, and overthinking it before submitting it. It wasn’t a particularly efficient or pleasant process. Performance reviews are …

How I’ve Made Successful Systems Changes in Work and Life

There have been a lot of systems in my work and life that I’ve had to adjust or change completely over the past few years. Primarily for two reasons: Transforming systems in my life is not an easy process, and I feel like I’ve bumbled my way through many of the adjustments I was making. …