1759: Your #1 Asset Isn't Money. It's Time. Here's How to Make the Most of It.
Dec 9, 2024
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Energetic Time Management Concept
Energetic time management emphasizes the importance of aligning energy levels with tasks rather than strictly adhering to rigid schedules. This approach recognizes that individuals manage various forms of energy—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—and these should guide how time is spent. Prioritizing activities that resonate with one's genuine interests fosters a more enjoyable and productive daily experience. This shift in perspective encourages individuals to break free from conventional productivity norms and focus on how they want to feel.
Overcoming the Do More Mentality
The desire to constantly do more can lead to feelings of overwhelm and dissatisfaction, often perpetuating a cycle of busyness without fulfillment. Strategies like the ‘million dollar minute’ can help individuals evaluate whether their time investments align with their core values and desired outcomes. By asking whether specific tasks justify their time based on a metaphorical high valuation, one can prioritize effectively. This method encourages setting boundaries and teaches others how to respect one’s time, leading to greater satisfaction in both work and personal life.
Embracing Discomfort for Growth
Emotional discomfort is an inherent part of growth and can be a catalyst for creating positive change in one’s life. Recognizing that feelings of guilt or inadequacy can sometimes hinder progress is vital for personal development. Allowing oneself to feel and address these emotions can facilitate meaningful adjustments in how time is allocated. This reflection prompts individuals to validate their needs and desires, ultimately cultivating a healthier relationship with both time and self-care.
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.