Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 253: Making Time for What Matters (w/ Laura Vanderkam)
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Jun 19, 2023 Laura Vanderkam, a renowned time management author and co-host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast, shares her insights on balancing life's demands. She dives into how parents can find time for both work and family while pursuing fulfillment. The discussion highlights practical strategies like time tracking and weekly planning, challenging the myth that a deep life is only for the privileged. Vanderkam also shares fascinating lessons from Japan's Edo period about sustainability and productivity, urging listeners to embrace intentionality in their lives.
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Take One Night for Yourself
- Take one night for yourself each week, and make a commitment to do something out of the home.
- This commitment should involve other people and be something enjoyable.
Babysitter for Research Time
- A professor struggling to find research time benefited from small changes, like a babysitter.
- This unlocked large blocks of focused time and improved her work-life balance.
Small Changes, Big Impact
- Big changes are not always needed to make time for what matters; small adjustments can be enough.
- Gender roles can influence perceptions of time management and responsibilities.
