Ep 069: How We Agile: Multiple Sprint Events

Ep 069: How We Agile: Multiple Sprint Events

Large projects can seem overwhelming, so it is important to break them down into smaller sprints. First, break a big project down into much smaller pieces, just like we talked about in our Bite-Sized Goals episode.  Usually, the first sprint is going to be prep....

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Ep 066: Why Self-Assigning Tasks

Ep 066: Why Self-Assigning Tasks

Self-assigning means picking a task that you like to do and doing it. You do not have to do something you don't like to do if someone else in your house likes to do it.  Sit down with your family and talk about all of the tasks that need to be done. Everyone picks...

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Ep 065: How We Agile: Allowances

Ep 065: How We Agile: Allowances

We do allowances differently. They happen no matter what, instead of as payment for chores. Chores are a part of our Agile household, and we do it no matter what. Learning money management is important for our children. We use FamZoo and their allowances automatically...

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Ep 063: 3 Reasons You Should Have a Daily Stand-Up

Ep 063: 3 Reasons You Should Have a Daily Stand-Up

The Daily Stand-Up is probably one of my favorite meetings in agiling my house. This is a time where we can connect and talk about what's going on in our lives and in our day.  It is so important when trying to make the house more equal in both physical and mental...

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Ep 062: What is Work-Life Balance

Ep 062: What is Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is hard and the truth is that it is not achievable all of the time. Sometimes you need to be more focused on something like a work project or on being present with your family.  The balance comes out over time. It is okay to focus in on one area for...

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Ep 060: Priorities are What Gets Done

Ep 060: Priorities are What Gets Done

Prioritized items are the things that actually get done in your life. It's easy to have shiny object syndrome but you will move mountains for your priorities.  The best way that we did this, was to sit down and identify our family values. We do this as a whole family....

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Ep 059: How We Agile: Babysitters

Ep 059: How We Agile: Babysitters

Babysitters are such a vital part of parenting. Finding and keeping babysitters are so important.  There's more to it than just asking for referrals from friends or interviewing potential babysitters - be sure to listen to today's episode to learn how to Agile the...

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