Hey there, Reader,

Tomorrow, I'm starting my third public task study.

And because apparently I like to keep things interesting, I chose the week of our high school's first-ever 5K/10K 🧟Zombie Run.

Which I'm spearheading as president of the arts boosters. On Halloween.

Meanwhile, I have a consulting business to run, a newly acquired membership to lead, and homeschooling responsibilities that don't disappear just because my calendar is full.

At least I'm never boring.

Here's what I'm curious about.

I usually tell business owners to conduct a task study during an average week.

But what if the week you have is the week you have?

Maybe I'll spend less time on client work because of the Zombie Run.

Maybe running two businesses will demand more attention than I expect.

Maybe I'll discover that the five-minute interruptions aren't nearly as insignificant as they seem.

I don't know yet.

And that's why I'm doing the study.

Not to prove how much I can accomplish.

Not to figure out how to squeeze another hour of work into my day.

I want to see what's actually competing for my attention so I can make better decisions about it.

Want a front-row seat?

Starting tomorrow, October 26, I'll document my days in a live Google Doc.

You'll see business tasks, homeschooling, volunteer responsibilities, interruptions, and whatever else makes its way onto my plate.

You can quietly observe, leave comments, or track your own activities alongside me.

There's no homework and nothing to submit.

And since you're already a subscriber, you don't need to fill out another form.

One click and you're in.

I'll send you the document when the study begins and share what I learn on November 2.

If nothing else, we'll find out what happens when a business owner decides to publicly document her week while organizing a Zombie Run.

I suspect there will be stories.

In your corner,

Tonya

P.S. If you're waiting for life to calm down before taking a closer look at how you spend your time, consider this your reminder that the calendar rarely asks our permission before filling itself.

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