top of page


Availability is Not Value
I’ve noticed three common time leaks in overwhelmed people’s weeks. Here's the first one: Equating availability with value. Believing this leads you to allow all kinds of interruptions. You actually invite them in because you think you're being helpful. Reliable. Responsible. "Got a minute?" "Quick question." "Can I pick your brain?" You say yes because: You want to be seen as a team player You don't want to seem difficult It really will only take a minute... right? Nope. Her

Lisa Stryker
Dec 151 min read


You're not bad at time management. It's this instead...
You're bad at disappointing people... ...at handling the discomfort of the possibility of disagreement, judgment or criticism about your decisions. ...at creating a solid foundation of confidence in your own judgment and decisiveness. And that's why the days run away from you. Why you can't find time to think and plan. Why you finish the workday feeling like you're not doing anything well. Why you have to drag your laptop out at 8 p.m. instead of enjoying some couch time with

Lisa Stryker
Dec 82 min read


Do You Have Popcorn Brain? 😵💫
Ever heard of popcorn brain? It's the effect of always looking at our phones. We're constantly checking for updates - in line at the...

Lisa Stryker
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Working hard may be standing in the way of your success and fulfillment
Hard work got you where you are, sure. And we're taught that hard work pays off. So of course you're busy from the moment your feet hit...

Lisa Stryker
Jun 17, 20242 min read
bottom of page