The Art of Less Doing – Ari Meisel

Less Doing for Parents

Ari M January 2, 2013 Posts No Comments

20130102-164801.jpgThis saturday my son Benjamin will be one year old. That’s crazy, it’s actually been a year, time really flies and it’s been an incredible twelve months. I’ve learned about the human body, emotions, psychology, and of course time management. The techniques of Less Doing helped me immensely so that I was able to spend as much time as possible with my family, while growing and developing the Less Doing way of living as well as several real estate projects in my “day job.” There were also plenty of tools and gadgets that helped along the way, here’s a pretty comprehensive list of the things that made food prep take less time, kept my hands free while holding the baby, eased sleep issues, and gave my wife and I some piece of mind.

Kids

Websites and links for kids.

4 moms mamaroo
The mamaRoo bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents do when comforting their babies.
Amazon - Chicco Lil Piano Splash Walker
A padded seat and rounded lines give a comfortable ride, while six brake pads help prevent falls on stairs. 3 height settings allows the walker to grow with your baby. DJ tray features keyboard, drums, buttons, lights, sounds and rattles. Folds flat for easy storage and seat liner is removable for washing.
Baby Bjorn - Babby Carrier Miracle
BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Miracle’s adjustable design allows the baby carrier to grow with baby – from newborn right through to approximately 15 months.
CitrusLane
Open a surprise package every month with a subscription to Citrus Lane! Each month, you'll receive a box of baby goods tailored to your child's age. Citrus Lane--to help parents discover innovative products, share information, ask questions and find inspiration.I like to think of our monthly boxes as care packages to help moms and dads on their parenting journeys. Every product we include has been recommended and reviewed by our advisory board and our community. No marketing gimmicks, no paid placements -- just real recommendations from real parents for products that solve real problems.Better Basics Bottle Wash Oxo bottle brush
Dreamfarm
Effortlessly creates smooth mash in seconds by trapping food and forcing it through the thin gaps between the collapsing stainless steel spring coils.
Ella's Kitchen
Healthy range of natural foods for babies and young children,
Fisher Price
This sturdy case will protect your iPad, iPad 2 or iPad 3 device from dribbles, drool, and sticky little fingers. Busy beads and a handle are great for go-anywhere play.
Fisher Price - Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case for iPad
A sturdy case which will protect iPad, iPad 2 or iPad 3 device from dribbles, drool, and sticky little fingers. Busy beads and a handle are great for go-anywhere play. And free Laugh & Learn™ apps mean plenty of learning fun!
Go-Go Babyz - Travelmate
The gogo Kidz Travelmate is a convenient and safe attachment for a variety of convertible/toddler car seats. Instead of carrying your car seat and child through an airport, they can now be wheeled through a crowd!
lollacup
Innovative infant/toddler straw sippy cups that are BPA-free and made in the USA
Orbit Baby
Sells strollers and car seats.
Snuza - Mobile baby monitor
Snuza Hero is a mobile and easy-to-use movement monitor which clips onto baby’s diaper to ensure that normal movement is maintained. Hero detects even the slightest movement and will alert you if your baby’s movements are very weak or fall to less than 8 movements per minute.
Toca Boca
Toca Boca is a play studio that makes digital toys for kids. They make products that encourage self-expression and stimulate the imagination.
Withings - Smart baby monitor
Smart Baby Monitor brings you the best technology for optimal child protection.

About The Author

In 2006, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Crohn's is an incurable disease of the digestive tract. My case was severe, and required over a dozen daily medications and several hospital visits. After reaching a personal low point in hospital, I decided he would do everything in my power to strengthen my by then weak body. Through a combination of yoga, nutrition, natural supplements and rigorous exercise (Ironman and Crossfit) i was able to fight back the symptoms of Crohn's until I was finally able to suspend my medication. Eventually I was declared free of all traces of the 'incurable' disease, and competed in Ironman France in June of 2011. I has since spoken at seminars and at a regional TED Talk about my struggle against a seemingly insurmountable opponent. Through the process of data collection, self tracking, and analysis, I helped develop Less Doing. This was a way of dealing with the daily stresses of life by optimizing, automating, and outsourcing all of my tasks in life and business. Now I focus on Achievement Architecture, helping individuals be more effective at everything.

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