RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam
About this episode
In this episode, Sarah Mackenzie interviews Laura Vanderkam about achieving tranquility in busy lives through effective time management strategies.
If I were to ask you if your life ever felt tranquil , you would probably do one of two things: bust out laughing or look at me like I was from another planet. I get it, I really do. Which is why I’m so excited to have the author of one of my absolute tippy-top recommended books with me today. Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert, mother of five, and the author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Laura suggests that to bring more tranquility to our abundant, unpredictable lives, we don’t need a perfect schedule, what we need is a resilient schedule . In the book, she outlines nine ways that will help us manage the chaos and live joyful, sustainable lives. It sounds much more accessible, right? Today, we’re going to talk about how we can actually achieve tranquility in our lives, even in the busiest phases of our lives. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to reframe the way you think about how much time you have (hint: it might be more than you think!) Why doing something three times a week counts as a habit The rule that gets the most resistance, and why sticking to it is so essential Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie…
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Mackenzie
Guest: Laura Vanderkam
Topics covered
- time management
- tranquility
- parenting
- chaos management
- sustainable living
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Tranquility by Tuesday
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