Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Time Tracking Manifesto! EP 246

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Sep 30, 2025
Dive into the world of time tracking as Laura shares her decade-long journey and personal insights. Discover how Sarah transformed her tracking habits with the Toggl app. Uncover surprising findings about commuting and the true constraints of energy versus time. Explore the concept of viewing a week as 168 hours to better balance work, sleep, and leisure. The conversation also tackles flexible work schedules and the importance of logging both work and personal time for clearer productivity insights.
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ANECDOTE

Driving Added Up To 85 Minutes

  • Sarah found she spent far more time driving than she realized, with one trip measuring 85 minutes.
  • She used that discovery to reframe driving as significant time, not just transitional moments.
INSIGHT

Use 168 Hours As Your Baseline

  • Realize there are 168 hours in a week and use that total as your baseline for decisions.
  • Subtract work and sleep to see what time remains and where opportunities for change exist.
INSIGHT

Energy Often Trumps Available Minutes

  • Discover that the limiting factor is often energy, not minutes available.
  • Then decide whether to pick low-energy activities or change when free time occurs to match your energy peaks.
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