Speaker and author Laura Vanderkam discusses time perception, prioritizing, habits, and energy management. Explore the concept of time freedom, benefits of time tracking, phone management, email productivity with Newton, and effective email strategies.
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Quick takeaways
Time freedom comes from intentional time management and making deliberate choices in how we spend our time.
Tracking time helps us identify patterns, assess priorities, and allocate time more effectively to create a fulfilling life.
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The Paradox of Time Freedom
In her book, 'Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done,' Laura Vanderkamp explores the paradox between being aware of where our time goes and transcending the obsession with minutes. Time freedom, as Vanderkamp argues, stems from time discipline and intentional time management. By being intentional about how we spend our time, we can create open swaths of time where we don't feel obligated to do things we don't want to do.
Constant Analysis and Tending Your Garden
Vanderkamp likens time management to tending a garden, emphasizing that it is a constant process. By analyzing where our time is going and making deliberate choices, we can make the most of the time we have. This involves assessing our resources, planting activities that align with our goals and values, and continuously monitoring and adjusting our schedules to create a beautiful and fulfilling life.
The Power of Tracking Time
Vanderkamp advocates for the practice of tracking time to gain insights into how we spend it. By tracking our time for a week or more, we can identify patterns, assess how our time aligns with our priorities, and make necessary adjustments. Tracking time allows us to see the reality of how we use our time, rather than relying on assumptions or perceptions. It can also help us realize where our time is going and make conscious choices to allocate it more effectively.
Email Management and Creating Open Space
Vanderkamp addresses the challenges of email management and the tendency to fill open space with email checking. She suggests setting boundaries, such as checking email only at specific times or for specific durations, and consciously choosing not to check it constantly. By doing so, we can reclaim open space to think, reflect, and engage in more meaningful activities. Letting go of the compulsion to constantly check email can lead to a greater sense of time and mental freedom.
This week on The Productivityist Podcast, I am joined by speaker and author Laura Vanderkam. Her latest book is Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Things Done.
Laura’s work has appeared in various publications and media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show and Fox & Friends among many others. She co-hosts the Best of Both Worlds podcast and has delivered a TED talk with more than 5 million views.
Tune in as we discuss why we always feel there’s not enough time and some mindset shifts we need to break that. We talk about people’s different perception of time, prioritizing, setting the right habits and managing your energy among other things. If you are always stressed out and can’t seem to accomplish your goals, then this episode is for you.
Relevant Links
Laura Vanderkam’s website
Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Things Done | Amazon
How to Gain Control of Your Free Time | TED
Best of Both Worlds Podcast
Laura Vanderkam (@lvanderkam) | Twitter
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