Life Admin Hacks by Mia Northrop & Dinah Rowe-Roberts Summary
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Drowning in life's endless to-dos? "Life Admin Hacks" - endorsed as "life-changing" by broadcaster Tracey Spicer - reveals the secret system ambitious women use to conquer mental load, spark household teamwork, and reclaim precious hours from administrative chaos.
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The Hidden Second Shift: Tackling Modern Life Admin
Imagine spending over 10 full days each year just managing passwords, scheduling appointments, and organizing finances. That's the reality for most adults-5 hours weekly consumed by life administration tasks that keep our lives functioning but drain our energy and peace of mind. This hidden "second shift" has become a modern epidemic contributing significantly to stress and burnout. Even experienced professionals aren't immune-Mia Northrop and Dinah Rowe-Roberts discovered that their senior corporate backgrounds didn't shield them from the chaos of life admin. Their response? Developing methodical systems to transform overwhelming burdens into manageable processes. What if you could reclaim those 10 days annually for activities that truly matter to you? The solution isn't working harder-it's working smarter through intentional systems that put your essential tasks on autopilot.
Your Calendar: Life's Command Center
Digital Life Management: From Password Chaos to Digital Calm
Setting Yourself Up for Success: Values, Standards, and Shared Responsibility
The To-Do List: Your Brain's Best Friend
Financial Foundations and Health Systems: Managing What Matters Most
From Chaos to Calm: The Life Admin Revolution
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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