This is our quarterly episode where I take your problems and try and Lazy Genius them! Today, as always for these episodes, I’ll put the questions focused on kids and parenting at the end in one chunk so that those of you without kids don’t have to listen if you’d rather move along with your day.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.The Instagram post where I collected questions for this episodeHouse Rules by Myquillyn Smith (aka The Nester)Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Y’all know I love helping us deal with our to-do lists. Life is full of things to do, and sometimes we feel buried in all that wants our attention. So today’s episode is a short and sweet look at one simple strategy that might make a ton of difference for you.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.Episode #288: How to Make the Rest of 2022 EasierEpisode #353: How to Plan a Project and Actually Finish ItThe Summer DocketSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

No matter your level of extroversion or introversion, your age, your life stage, or any other factor, we all need friends. I tend to focus on more concrete things on the show, but I think that one of the reasons we struggle to find and maintain meaningful relationships is partly a logistical one. And yet, finding time to connect with people is just as important if not more important than finding time to pay your bills and cook your meals and tend to your job and your home and all the things. Let’s explore ways we can Lazy Genius friendship.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.The Life Council by Laura TremaineFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanHow to Walk Into a Room by Emily P. FreemanSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Is this maybe the most appropriately named pep talk of all time? Quite possibly. I have a feeling a lot of you always feel tired. In fact, like me, you feel tired so often that it’s annoying at this point. You’re tired of being tired. Will we ever not be tired?! I think we all need some solidarity in this space as well as some practical help. My goal is for you to get both.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.Sign up for the Latest Lazy Letter, my monthly newsletter, which goes out on Wednesday!Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

While this episode is definitely seven routines that work for me, the reason I’m sharing them is not so that you will do them because they’ll work. It’s more to see how I arrived at certain routines, what priorities they support, and maybe they’ll inspire a small change or adjustment in your own routine that could make your life work better for you and the season you’re in.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.Episode #337: How to Lazy Genius Division of LaborEpisode #356: What’s Saving My LifeEpisode #91: The Lazy Genius Organizes PaperSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

We all have places we need to go, and we want to kindly and efficiently get there. That looks different for everyone though. I’m going to break this episode down into three sections: expectations, kindly getting there, and how to bring in efficiency. Do not skip straight to part three, please.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.Episode 223: The Lazy Genius Gets Out the DoorSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

One of the most foundational principles of managing your time like a Lazy Genius is to think about your season. We all need tangible help with planning. That’s why I wrote a book called The PLAN. But since it doesn’t come out until October and we need to plan some stuff now, let’s plan our spring together.Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.Episode #339: How to Make the Rest of 2023 EasierEmily P. FreemanLaura TremaineMyquillyn Smith, aka The NesterOne Line a Day JournalEpisode #353: How to Plan a Project and Actually Finish ItSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

This is a beloved quarterly episode where I share the things in my life that are saving it. It could be products that bring joy or efficiency, moments that make me feel like myself, things I’m looking forward to… the list is varied every time.The practice, though, is just as important as the list itself, which is why I encourage you to ask yourself this question on occasion: what’s saving your life right now?Helpful Companion LinksPre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.@emily.m.holland — a bridal hair and makeup artist who shares tutorials on InstagramMy makeup routine: Face Base by Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter Setting Powder, Gucci bronzer, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush, RMS Beauty Luminizer, Thrive Causemetics eyeliner, Caliray Surfproof Hydrating Setting Spray, Wander Beauty’s Mile High Club MascaraEpisode #145: How to Hire a HousecleanerBonus: Office Ladies UpdateEmily P. Freeman’s new book How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk AwaySign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode.  This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

This feeling hits all of us at some point. You’re bored with the meals you eat, the clothes you wear, the stuff in your house, bored with your job, your routine, your partner, all kinds of things. Today, I’m going to offer you a process to help you get past the feeling of being bored with something in your life.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #295: How to Start Fresh without Starting OverEpisode #337: How to Lazy Genius the Division of LaborStyle Thief FashionEpisode #226: How Batching and Bags Can Help You Get Out the DoorSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

A few weeks ago, I invited Jenna and Angela from our beloved Office Ladies Podcast to join me for Office Hours so we could Lazy Genius something real from their lives together. Y’all loved that episode so much. I got countless DMs asking if the baskets were working for Angela and how Jenna was holding up with school email. Well, I thought it would be great for all of us to hear from them directly. Here’s a bonus follow-up episode to last month’s Office Hours with the Office Ladies. Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #352: Office Hours with the Office LadiesFind out which Lazy Genius episodes Jenna and Angela love best.Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)As with all guest episodes, there’s no transcript for this one. Thanks for understanding! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Office Hours episodes happen once a quarter, and in them, I help you Lazy Genius your life! I take questions from Instagram and answer them here on the podcast, helping you see how to use the 13 Lazy Genius principles, the five-step Lazy Genius method, and any other Lazy Geniusisms that might help make your situation a little easier.As I usually do in Office Hours episodes, the first half will be non-kid questions and the second half will be kid. That way if you don’t have kids, you can know when to tap out and use your time on something else!Helpful Companion LinksHere are previous Office Hours episodes in case you want to check them out: #315 (May 2023), #327 (August 2023), #338 (October 2023)And here’s a special Office Hours with the Office Ladies!Episode #353: How to Plan a Project and Actually Finish ItEpisode #127: The Lazy Genius Chooses a PlannerEpisode #124: The Lazy Genius Weekly PlanHow to Bullet Journal: The Absolute Ultimate GuideKelly Corrigan interviewed me in an episode from last year called Kendra Gets PersonalSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

There’s nothing wrong with starting a project and not finishing it or living with many projects in various states of completion. This episode is simply a path for you to follow if not finishing a project is getting on your nerves enough to change it, if it’s affecting your quality of life. Helpful Companion LinksSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Jenna and Angela are here! This very special episode celebrates The Lazy Genius Podcast being the first show to join the Office Ladies Network! As you may know, we do Office Hour type episodes a few times a year, where I Lazy Genius questions from listeners. Today, we’re Lazy Geniusing things for Jenna and Angela, and I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation. Helpful Companion LinksLearn more about the Office LadiesMore Office Hour episodes: #315; #327; #338Follow @thelazygenius on Instagram to keep an eye out for our next listener Office Hours episodeSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Since this is more of a conversation, there’s no transcript for this episode. Thank you for understanding! This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

Let’s make one thing clear right off the bat. You can Lazy Genius your whole life, but you can’t do it all at once. But it is possible and even something I’d encourage you to pursue. Living with this mindset is a lifelong gift, so let’s jump into how to Lazy Genius your whole life. Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #255: How to Name What MattersEpisode #323: How to Lazy Genius a Big ChangeEpisode #297: 5 Steps for More Ease at WorkEpisode #244: How to Choose the Right Lazy Genius Principle for YouEpisode #310: How to Pivot Around Any ObstacleSign up for the Latest Lazy Letter email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode.

I shared some of these words last January, and I need the reminder just as much as anyone, so we’re going to look at them again. Helpful Companion LinksOffice Ladies PodcastEpisode #348: Why Habits Don’t Demand Perfection with James ClearSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode.

It’s the smackdab middle of January, and we all know about the January Feelings. Since many of those feelings tend to be big and expansive and beyond, I want to bring us in today. I want us to think about small things, small changes, small steps that can have a big impact. Helpful Companion LinksThe hairbrush reel from Instagram#210: How to Lazy Genius Kids’ Screen Time#217: Let’s Talk about Your Body, Part One#218: Let’s Talk about Your Body, Part Two#301: How to Kindly Navigate a Changing Body#143: Your Body is Not FlawedSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m no stranger to self-help books. Most of them have left me wanting, leaving me feeling like I’ve been given more to do. But when I read Atomic Habits by James Clear in early 2019, I remember thinking it was the best self-help book I had ever read. It’s no surprise that it’s sold 15 million copies since it debuted. And I’m delighted to have James on the show today to talk about habits and how we can approach them as Lazy Geniuses.Helpful Companion LinksAtomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Since this is an interview-style episode, there’s no transcript for this one. Thanks for understanding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the years of this podcast, we’ve simply been tweaking the order of how we live, starting with who we are today, not who we wish to be in the future. That’s why on this first day of the year, I don’t want to talk about goals and habits and starting a new year. All three of those things are actually quite valuable and a normal part of our lives, and we’ll even talk about some of them over the next few weeks. Today, however, I want to start somewhere else. I want us to start with what brings you joy. Helpful Companion Links#258: The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You NeedEpisode 34 of The Next Right Thing Podcast with Emily P. FreemanSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yearly recaps are the most fun, aren’t they? I love seeing people’s reading lists and favorite things and all of the end of year reflections that happen. I hope you’re taking some time to make some kind of list of your own.Helpful Companion LinksThe Stand by Stephen King11.22.63 by Stephen KingIT by Stephen King10 Things to Tell You PodcastNaturium’s BHA tonerNaturium’s Retinaldehyde serumThe Popcast with Knox and JamieEmily P. Freeman & The NesterLettie and Row by Sabrina PursleyEvery So Often vintage flatlay account (@every.so.often.gso)Ella’s Attic Vintage (@ellasatticvintage)Romantic Piano by Gia MargaretLofi musicGlocusent Willow Book LightMadewell Kick Out Crop JeanTarte makeupGet the What’s Saving My Life email hitting inboxes on Sunday, December 31stSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some of you listening, you’re close to entering a longer breaker from regular life. The winter holidays are upon us, Christmas is one week away, New Year’s two weeks, and there is a lot of activity but also a lot of downtime, sometimes more than we realize. Today, let’s talk about how to approach it.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #320: How to Feel Good About Free TimeEpisode #258: The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You’ll NeedEpisode #212: A Guide to Summer House RulesSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.