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5 Easy Time Management Strategies for Remote or Hybrid Workers
For many of us, our offices are wherever we can be with our laptops. Remote or hybrid work is becoming common. Employees spend some days in the office, others at home, and some split some days working at home and in the office. The flexibility it offers is unparalleled, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, particularly managing time effectively. With the distractions of home life, the absence of a structured office environment, and the temptation to procrastinate


10 Research-Backed Tips to Reach Any New Year’s Resolution
Every January starts the same way. Motivation is high. Intentions are clear. And yet, by February, many New Year’s resolutions quietly fade. This isn’t because people lack discipline or commitment. Research consistently shows that resolutions fail when they rely on willpower alone instead of structure, habits, and realistic systems. The good news is that lasting change follows predictable patterns. Whether your resolution involves health, finances, relationships, or personal


Five Podcast Episodes That Will Help You Start the Year as Teammates
Every January, couples talk about change. Better communication. Smarter money habits. Less stress. More connection. But most resolutions fail not because couples do not care, but because they try to change everything at once without a shared plan. This year, instead of chasing perfection, try something simpler and far more effective. Five intentional conversations. Five weeks. One stronger partnership. Below is a guided January listening plan using five Modern Husbands Podcas


Stop Playing Calendar Telephone: How to End the Back-and-Forth That Exhausts Families
If you’re in a dual-career household, you’ve probably lived some version of this scene: “Did the school change the early-release time?” “What day was the dentist appointment?” “Was basketball moved to Wednesday or Thursday?” “Can you resend me that screenshot?” One partner digs through emails. The other partner searches a text thread.Someone forwards something. Someone else misses something. And suddenly, your whole family is playing calendar telephone, where information boun


8 Tips for Remote Workers to Manage Work and the Home
Remote workers say goodbye to traffic, long commutes, dress clothes, and eating on the go! According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,...


Happiness Through Intentional Time Management
As a busy dual-career couple juggling responsibilities at work and home, the concept of time poverty —the feeling of having too much to...


The Hard Work is in the Home
Does work feel like a break to you? If so, there's a good reason for that. A study by Musick, Meier, and Flood (2016) found that the...


Time Management: Work Smarter at Home, Not Harder
Keeping work and life in balance takes more than just putting in hours—it takes optimizing them. We'll explore savvy strategies tailored...


Making the Most of Our Time: A Fresh Start for the New Year
As another year rolls in, I find myself reflecting on how I’ve spent my time over the past twelve months. Like many of you, I often feel...


The Best Babysitter Idea, Ever
Give your babysitter the option to earn more with a list of chores to do while you're out on date night! Katrina Ivan, a science teacher,...


The Benefits of Outsourcing Childcare and Increasing Family Happiness with Hello Nanny
Note: we get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. The landscape of modern parenting can feel like managing a...


10 Fast Tips for Husbands to Save Time
Updated: 10/21/24 In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to save time has become essential for maintaining a healthy work-life...


Do Men Have More Free Time? Yes. How Dual-Career Couples Close the Divide
Most husbands want to be great for their partners, which is the case in my circle of friends and family. I often become frustrated when...


Remote Work Tips: How Couples Can Be a Team at Home to be Great at Work
Gallup surveyed 21,543 U.S. employees and compared their well-being across three primary work environments: remote, hybrid, or on-site,...


9 Fun Facts About Work Productivity
The goals of this post are simple: List nine fun facts about work productivity Explain how each fun fact applies to the lives of busy...


9 Tips for Couples to Overcome Work and Family Constraints
I live in a dual-career household and know firsthand the struggle of balancing work and family life. The demands of careers,...


How to Manage Your Time in a High-Stress Career
Navigating a high-stress career while maintaining a fulfilling personal life is a challenge many professionals face. This is particularly...


5 Time Management Strategies from World Expert Dr. Whillans
Original post: 8/8/22; Updated post: 8/21/24 Why Time Management is Important Time management helps you and your partner prioritize tasks...


Time Management Strategies: 5 Excellent Infographics
"Atomic Habits," written by James Clear, is a transformative guide to understanding the profound impact of small habits on our daily...


31 Simple Time Management Hacks for Married Couples
Updated Post: 7/8/24 - Original Post: 7/29/23 Time Management Best Practices Juggling work, family, chores, and quality time together can...
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