In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sam Bennett about:

15-Minute Method. Sam emphasizes the power of spending just 15 minutes a day on any project or task. This method helps people overcome feelings of overwhelm by breaking down big tasks into manageable increments.

Overwhelm is Internal: Sam points out that overwhelm is something we create in our minds rather than something caused by external circumstances. She encourages people to reframe their approach and take small actions to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed​.

Midlife Shifts: Sam acknowledges the changes that come with midlife, such as reduced energy and focus. She shares how she's adjusted her expectations and routines, including lowering her standards in some areas and focusing on self-care.

Creative Engagement: Sam encourages people, especially in midlife, to reconnect with their passions and creative pursuits by spending just 15 minutes a day on something that lights them up, whether it's artistic or otherwise​.

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  Our Guest: Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett is the author Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.  A writer, speaker, actor, and creativity/productivity specialist, she is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck. Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million class participants worldwide. She lives in Connecticut, and you will find her online at TheRealSamBennett.comand/or 15MinuteMethod.com. 

  Find Our Guest

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSamBennett 

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therealsambennett  

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/realsambennett  

• TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsambennett

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaBennettCreative   

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealsambennett 

  Mentioned in the Show

• NEW10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time

• NEW La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris

• Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife

• All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, Salons, digital courses, and more

• Previous podcasts with Sam Bennett: #313 Procrastination to Creative Genius, #396 Start Right Where You Are

  Podcast Host: Kimberly

Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.