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By: ≫ 6 things I learned in March – Modern Mrs Darcy

≫ 6 things I learned in March – Modern Mrs Darcy — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:13:01 +0000

[…] wrote more about her time in Louisville, and why time management actually matters on a deep level, here. And I wrote about an insight I gleaned from her new book […]

By: KIm

KIm — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:59:36 +0000

Losing anyone you have a relationship with is difficult, something I’m aware of after being a funeral director for 38 years. I’m sorry for your loss.
You wrote: ‘Part of getting a grasp on time is being able to use our time to achieve what we feel called to do in our short time on earth. Whatever that calling happens to be.’
This really resonated with me as a basic or first question you could ask yourself when planning any part of your life.
An interesting aspect is the part, ‘Part of getting a grasp on time…’
Having just finished, enjoyed and used, 168 Hours, I wonder if this could be the basis of another book, ‘All the parts of getting a grasp on time’? Though, now I think about it, that subject is covered in 168 Hours. Thank you for writing it. I’ve found it extremely useful.

By: 6 things I learned in March – Modern Mrs. Darcy

6 things I learned in March – Modern Mrs. Darcy — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:37:02 +0000

[…] wrote more about her time in Louisville, and why time management actually matters on a deep level, here. And I wrote about an insight I gleaned from her new book […]

By: lauravanderkam

lauravanderkam — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:36:41 +0000

In reply to Kathy Johnson. @Kathy- thanks so much, and so glad your blogging friend enjoyed my talk!

By: Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:28:51 +0000

So sorry about the sudden loss of your friend. It’s always sobering when we receive a reminder of the fragility and fleeting nature of life.

I have a blogging friend in Louisville who attended your talk, and she liked it very much, and shared some of your tips on her blog. I’m always impressed with the practicality of your advice, and I’m looking forward to your new book.

By: Natalia Bertelli

Natalia Bertelli — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:51:50 +0000

So sorry for your loss Laura. Your post is a beautiful homage to your friend and life.

By: ARC

ARC — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:48:42 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Your post was gorgeously written.

By: Mary Beth Patnaude

Mary Beth Patnaude — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:27:33 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss, Laura! A friend of mine’s 4 year-old died suddenly last fall after a short battle with cancer. A profound loss, that makes it difficult to wrap your head around. I think you hit the nail on the head that life is in the mundane details. As an occupational therapist, I have worked with many people suviving devastating illnesses and accidents. Almost without fail, they want to get back to the mundane details of life. I hope you feel very good about helping people make the most of their time. Your books and podcasts have been lifechanging for me… always reminding me to make the most of everyday!

By: lauravanderkam

lauravanderkam — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:55:00 +0000

In reply to Sarah. @Sarah - thanks (and to all the commenters!) Yes, minutes and hours add up to lives and that is why I want people to reject the busy-busy narrative and appreciate that they do have time for whatever matters to them.

By: Alexicographer

Alexicographer — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 03:06:38 +0000

Oh, Laura — I’m sorry to hear this. It is odd how the small details of managing life and the big issues (life, death) intersect, and this post brings the ways that happens together beautifully.