Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam, time-management researcher and bestselling author who studies how people spend their hours, shares practical ways to reclaim pockets of time. She explains the 168-hour framework, the power of a regular bedtime, bite-sized morning routines, weekly (Friday) planning, backup slots, and simple rules that create more breathing room and memorable weeks.

In this engaging discussion, Laura Vanderkam, a celebrated time management author and podcast host, shares her insights on making the most of our schedules. She emphasizes that time is a great equalizer and outlines nine strategies for effective time management. Laura discusses the benefits of flexible scheduling, giving yourself a bedtime, and blending work with personal time. She also highlights using exercise as a daily reset and the importance of prioritizing joyful experiences to create a more fulfilling life.

You know what you need? An adventure. That's right. You don't have to wait until your next vacation. You can — and should — make it a habit to do surprising, novel things on the reg. And, yes, we know you're thinking: "How can I fit that in with everything else I have going on?" Don't worry. Laura Vanderkam has a simple solution for making adventures of all sizes part of your routine.

Laura Vanderkam, time researcher and bestselling author known for long-term time tracking, explains why perceived busyness misleads us. She shares findings from 11 years of diaries and large studies. Short weekly tracking, reclaiming post-dinner “golden hours,” a circus metaphor for organizing complex lives, and a simple weekly planning ritual are the main topics.

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie, and writer Emily Esfahani Smith talk about managing time, balancing work and personal life, finding time for what matters, financial planning, shifting perspectives on climate change and sustainability, achieving sustainability, decline in CO2 emissions, and the power of finding fulfillment in life.

In today's fast-paced world, I think it's safe to say that most of us feel like there's not enough time in the day to get everything done that we need to get done—let alone find time for the things we want to be doing. What if I told you that, with just a few tweaks to your current schedule, you could be more productive and experience greater fulfillment than ever before? Today's guest has helped millions realize that taking control of your time is not only doable, it's simple. Laura Vanderkam is one of the world's leading experts on time management and the author of seven (7) time management and productivity books, including her newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Her incredible TED talk on time management has over 20 million views and her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. Today, we'll dig into the most common reasons why people struggle with time management and the nine (9) strategies that will help you take control of your time and build the life you want. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why life hacks that "save you time" are a lost cause, and why filling up your schedule with things that light up your soul is a better alternative. The number one reason most people struggle with time management. Laura's nine (9) habits for mastering time management. Why Friday is the perfect day for planning your upcoming week. Perfection is the enemy of progress. Ditch the all-or-nothing mentality and give yourself permission to slip up once in a while. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/451 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Copyright © 2022 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author, dives into the art of productivity and personal fulfillment. She discusses how to carve out time for yourself even in packed schedules and emphasizes the importance of mindful time tracking. Laura shares strategies for effective weekly planning, optimizing family routines, and even meal prep to reduce stress. She also encourages listeners to create a 'dream list' to inspire future experiences. Plus, she highlights the role of boundaries with technology to enhance focus and joy in daily life.

Laura Vanderkam, author and time-management expert who helps people reclaim hours, offers a practical framework for designing life around priorities. She explains weekly time-tracking, breaking big goals into tiny daily steps, using golden hours with short intentions, and nine rules for making reclaimed time feel calm and sustainable.

Laura Vanderkam, author and time-management writer known for books like Big Time, joins to explore planning that creates time abundance. They cover time tracking and how even short tracking boosts satisfaction. They discuss breaking big projects into small steps, the quest for golden hours, and a practical weekly planning routine to protect what matters.

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