The Lazy Genius Podcast

Easy Summer Reading Ideas

We’ve collected a handful of great summer reading ideas across several categories that I’m going to share with you today, along with my own personal ideas. Plus, we have some reading questions, kind of like Office Hours, that I’ll sprinkle throughout. We’re going to talk about reading vibes, ways to read more, permission to read what works for you, and lots more. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Get this month’s Book List by signing up here [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/booklist] or peeking through the archive [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/booklistarchive] * Bookmark strap [https://www.etsy.com/market/book_carrier_bookmark_and_strap] * Episode #471: Easier Summer Chores for Families [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/easierchores] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [/s/472-Easy-Summer-Reading-Ideas.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] or record your idea and share your voice on the show. [https://www.speakpipe.com/TheLazyGenius] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Things to Do Before Summer Begins (Rerun)

Today is a bonus episode for you that I think will help you ease into summer. We like to release favorite reruns so you don’t have to go digging for an episode that would be great to listen to right now! In this episode, you’ll walk through five clear steps to help you figure out what this season is going to be about for you. This is my favorite kind of planning: kindly thinking about a season, naming a few things to help anchor me, and doing what actually matters. I hope you enjoy it! Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Learn more about The Playbooks or grab a Summer Playbook her [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/playbooks]e [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/merch/p/the-playbooks-summer] * S [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/merch/p/the-playbooks-summer]ummer B [https://www.theessentialcalendar.com/products/summer-calendar]reak Calendar from The Essential Calendar [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/playbooks] * Sign up [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/playbooks] for our every-other-week po [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/merch/p/the-playbooks-summer]dc [https://www.theessentialcalendar.com/products/summer-calendar]ast recap email [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens]called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.theessentialcalendar.com/products/summer-calendar] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, [https://www.theessentialcalendar.com/products/summer-calendar]The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/682e00d2df71406d9ad25ed1/1747845330057/419+-+5+Things+to+Do+Before+Summer+Begins.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius o [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/682e00d2df71406d9ad25ed1/1747845330057/419+-+5+Things+to+Do+Before+Summer+Begins.pdf]f the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] or record your idea and share your voice on the show. [https://www.speakpipe.com/TheLazyGenius] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Easier Summer Chores for Families

When kids are home all the time, the house gets dirtier, patience gets shorter, and the pressure to make every day count mounts. Today, we’re going to talk about how to create easier summer chores for families in a very Lazy Genius way. The first part of the episode will be about you and how you think as a parent of these kids, and the second part will be some practical ideas of how to get chores done in your house without you and your kids hating the chores or each other. Let’s jump in. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Episode #330: How I Manage a Busy Season [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/busy] * Episode #382: How to Manage Calendar Logistics [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/calendars] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/6a175469aca71f430253514b/1779913833617/471+-+Easier+Summer+Chores+for+Families.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] or record your idea and share your voice on the show. [https://www.speakpipe.com/TheLazyGenius] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#470 - How I’m Making My Summer Plans Happen

Every summer, I go into the season with big plans. As my kids grow and as our season of life changes, my approach to the summer feels a little different each time. It can even occasionally feel like starting over. That’s why I love using The Lazy Genius Method to think through the summer and make those plans happen in the most Lazy Genius way possible. I’m sharing what I’m doing in hopes this season and maybe you’ll hear an idea or two you want to try, too. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Check out The Playbooks here [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/playbooks] * Episode #409: How to Parent When Your Kid Is Annoying [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/annoying] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Get the Book List here [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/booklist] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3]orThe Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/6a0f608f788c016aae791c24/1779392655640/470+-+How+I%27m+Making+My+Summer+Plans+Happen.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] or record your idea and share your voice on the show. [https://www.speakpipe.com/TheLazyGenius] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#469 - How to Lazy Genius Annoying Responsibilities

I’ve got ‘em, you’ve got ‘em, we’ve all got ‘em. Annoying responsibilities like scheduling doctor’s appointments, updating insurance, renewing stuff, car maintenance, making phone calls. There are a slew of things that are super responsible but also highly annoying that can make even the most organized, zen person have a full come apart. So let’s talk about how to Lazy Genius those annoying responsibilities. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Use code BUNDLE to get four individual Playbooks for $50 [/playbooks] * Email us your summer reading idea or question at hello@thelazygeniuscollective.com [hello@thelazygeniuscollective.com?subject=Summer%20Reading] * Episode #238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It [/lazy/dostuff] * Episode #403: How I Get Stuff Done When I Don’t Feel Like It [/lazy/getting-stuff-done] * Get The Book List here [/booklist] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/6a04aa930a92a0649c5dd2ef/1778690707369/469-+How+to+LG+Annoying+Responsibilities.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] or record your idea and share your voice on the show. [https://www.speakpipe.com/TheLazyGenius] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]