January 31, 2023

217 // Finding Tranquility in Our Family Schedules with Laura Vanderkam

29 minutes

This episode covers tips of how to manage your time with intentionality and mindfulness. Felica interviews Laura VanderKam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday, and explores ways that we can get the most out of our time. She covers some ideas around how to avoid mindlessness in our schedules, bringing intention to our daily plans, and tips to help us feel less frazzled when it comes to using our time well.

Learn more about how to manage your time better at Laura Vanderkam’s website and book:

https://lauravanderkam.com/start-here/

Tranquility by Tuesday // Laura Vanderkam

Time Stamps

3:54 - Time management and how we get the most of our time

6:50 - Mindlessness is the biggest obstacle

7:40 - Figure out where your time is going now = Time tracking

11:12 - Batch/schedule your day with intention

17:52 - Plan your weeks ahead of time

18:47 - As a caregiver take one night off

19:31 - Consider planning your week on Friday

22:36 - Handling the time underestimation trap = add time

25:35 - 4 minutes acknowledged makes for meaningful moments

28:00 - Make time for making memories

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Review of the week by Jjaammiee

Best podcast!

I love this podcast; it makes me want to be better every time I listen and gives me the tools I need to be a better mom and wife and enjoy each day more. So grateful for their example and advice…[It’s] my number one favorite podcast and I recommend it to every friend! Love you girls!

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