Modern Wisdom #554 - Laura Vanderkam - 9 Strategies To Better Control Your Time
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Nov 19, 2022 Laura Vanderkam, a renowned time management expert and author, shares her insights on controlling time, a non-renewable asset. She reveals nine strategies for more effective time management, debunking common to-do list misconceptions and emphasizing the need for intentionality. The conversation covers the importance of establishing a bedtime to improve daytime routines, ways to make mundane tasks more enjoyable, and techniques to tackle challenging projects. Vanderkam also highlights the significance of prioritizing connection, self-care, and leisure in our busy lives.
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Time Management Challenges
- People feel overwhelmed by time because it keeps passing, regardless of their actions.
- Directing time mindfully amidst life's chaos is a constant challenge.
Time Awareness
- Many people mismanage time because they don't know how much they have.
- Tracking time reveals surprising insights into unproductive habits.
Build Your Ideal Life
- Focus on what you want to do, not on saving time.
- Build your ideal life, and time will naturally reallocate itself.
