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1759: Your #1 Asset Isn't Money. It's Time. Here's How to Make the Most of It.

Dec 9, 2024

Heather Chauvin, a dynamic speaker, coach, and author, shares transformative insights on time management, born from her experience overcoming stage-four cancer. She discusses her concept of 'energetic time management,' emphasizing alignment of energy and values over mere productivity. Heather introduces ideas like 'time debt' and strategies for creating a dream calendar. She addresses the challenges women face in balancing professional ambitions and domestic roles, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and treating time as our most valuable asset.

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Quick takeaways

Time should be viewed as a valuable currency, necessitating a shift towards energetic time management that aligns tasks with personal values.

Recognizing and addressing emotional discomfort can catalyze personal growth, helping individuals prioritize time effectively and cultivate self-care.

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The Value of Time Management

Managing time as a valuable asset is crucial for personal well-being. It involves taking ownership of one’s schedule and aligning it with personal values and goals to create a fulfilling life. Time is likened to currency, and understanding its worth can transform how individuals allocate their days. By recognizing that time management isn’t merely about productivity but about energy and intent, one can achieve a sense of richness in their time usage.

Intro

2min

The Value of Time: A New Perspective on Time Management

4min

Time, Energy, and Personal Fulfillment

13min

Mastering Financial and Time Management

7min

Balancing Ambitions and Responsibilities

12min

Elevate Your Gifting and Insurance Choices

2min

Today’s conversation will change your thoughts about time—our most precious and often overlooked currency. Returning to the show is Heather Chauvin, a dynamic speaker, coach, and author whose wisdom on time management is nothing short of transformative. Heather’s journey began in a crucible of crisis—a stage-four cancer diagnosis. Still, from that challenging moment, she built a revolutionary approach to owning and investing time to live richly and intentionally.

In this episode, Heather and I dive into her signature concept of "energetic time management," where time isn’t just about productivity or calendars; it’s about aligning your energy, values, and desires to create a life that feels as good as it looks. She shares the origin of this system, the profound realizations she had while juggling motherhood and a career, and why most of us are in what she calls "time debt." Heather explains how to break free, set boundaries, and treat time like money—because every moment matters.

We’ll also talk about practical strategies: building a dream calendar and redefining your relationship with time. Also: Why outsourcing isn't a luxury—it’s a necessity for creating space to thrive. Plus, Heather offers profound insights for women navigating the dual roles of professional ambition and domestic responsibility without losing themselves.

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