How to Make Time for Hobbies (Even When You’re Busy) (TPS577)

Sep 8, 2025

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Feeling like you never have time for your hobbies? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks dive into practical strategies for busy professionals to reclaim their personal time. Discover the crucial mindset shift from “finding” to “making” time, learn tactical approaches like weekly planning and calendar triage, and explore how to design your lifestyle for intentional leisure. Get actionable takeaways to integrate your passions into your busy schedule and achieve a better work-life balance.

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Top 3 Productivity Resources. [02:56].
Is the gym a hobby or a habit? The surprising line between the two. [08:40].
The simple planning tweak that makes hobbies actually happen. [11:31].
Time-poor? Practical moves to carve out space for fun again. [20:15].
Double-dip your downtime: pair a pastime with what you already do. [24:57].
Level up faster by treating hobbies like skills with “boss levels.” [31:29].
What your calendar quietly says about your priorities. [36:06].
From trail miles to new obsessions—childhood favorites and what’s next. [38:22].

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