The Lazy Genius Way

Theoretically, you probably love the idea of giving gifts. Oh, to be generous in spirit and in your choice of premium wrapping paper. But realistically, it’s a pain.

Other Mondays got a dose of determined genius. I’d spend Sunday night maniacally scribbling in my newest planner, organizing every meal I’d make, glass of water I’d consume, errand I’d run,

therapy trying to figure out why being perfect at literally everything felt like the answer.

Naturally, I assumed that I was the problem, that I wasn’t trying hard enough or being perfect enough to make our home a happy place.

I kept deciding once—what time I would get up, what I’d do first thing in the morning, what we’d eat for dinner that night.

If you and I engage every priority without a filter of what stays and what needs to move along, eventually we’ll be at a crossroads: run ourselves ragged caring about everything or give up and care about nothing.

and he and my daughter are watching television because I’m tired of talking to them. I haven’t showered in a couple of days,

If I had been cool enough to go to parties as a teenager, I wouldn’t have been fun at them anyway.

I’m not trying to get into your business, but you likely have shame, fear, or insecurity about something and put forth a lot of effort trying to hide it.