Episode 4: Time Management

Sep 7

An Interview with Writer-Dad Dan Blank

Dan Blank is pretty amazing. No, Dan is not short for Danielle, and as he is quick to point out, he's not a mom. But he is a dad- and a writer, and a blogger, and an entrepreneur- who works from home with small children. He also runs a mastermind group for creatives, which you can find more information on here.

Also, let's face it. Anyone who includes a nap in their time management strategies is OK in my book. Dan Blank for the win.

Click to tweet: Listen to @DanBlank on MomWrites podcast- a guy who knows how to be productive AND take naps!

IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

Dan talks about:

working from home and setting boundaries & expectations for your family
time blocking as a means of being more productive
energy blocking to help schedule your tasks when you are most likely to be successful
his empathetic philosophy on communicating with others in today's busy age
napping as a way to reset your day (can I have a hallelujah?!)

“I take a full-on nap. A change your clothes, draw the curtains nap. 7 days a week. Every day of the year. It’s a reset. There’s something nice about having a moment to yourself when you feel responsible.”

— Dan Blank

Dan reads a lot of books about the emotional side of creative work. Here are his suggestions.