Finding BIG Time with Laura Vanderkam

About this episode

Laura Vanderkam discusses time management and how to shift from a scarcity mindset to one of time abundance.

What if you actually have MORE time than you think… and you’re just not seeing it yet? Today I sit down with time management expert Laura Vanderkam to completely rethink the way we view our schedules, our routines, and those elusive “free hours.” If you’ve ever felt like there’s just not enough time in your day, this conversation might surprise you in the best way. We talk about shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of time abundance (yes, really), and why something as simple as tracking your time for a week can completely change the story you’re telling yourself. I even share my own experience trying it, and the unexpected realization that I actually had more margin than I thought. Laura also introduces the idea of “golden hours” (those evening pockets of time we tend to waste), how to use them more intentionally without overcomplicating your life, and why leaving a little white space in your schedule might be the key to more joy, not less productivity. From planning your week on Fridays (and why it makes your weekends feel like mini vacations) to preparing for the “what ifs” so your life doesn’t fall apart when things go sideways, this episode is packed with simple, doable…

People in this episode

Host: Cloud10

Guest: Laura Vanderkam

Topics covered

• time management
• mindset shifts
• productivity
• time abundance
• scheduling
• self-improvement

Keywords

• time management
• scarcity mindset
• time abundance
• golden hours
• scheduling
• self-improvement
• productivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simple Purposeful Living Podcast, Cloud10, www.lauravanderkam.com

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