
Laura Vanderkam
Author of "The New Corner Office," offering insights on working from home and time management.
Top 5 podcasts with Laura Vanderkam
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Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 39min
Ep. 253: Making Time for What Matters (w/ Laura Vanderkam)
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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Nov 19, 2022 • 1h 1min
#554 - Laura Vanderkam - 9 Strategies To Better Control Your Time
Laura Vanderkam, a renowned time management expert and author, shares her insights on controlling time, a non-renewable asset. She reveals nine strategies for more effective time management, debunking common to-do list misconceptions and emphasizing the need for intentionality. The conversation covers the importance of establishing a bedtime to improve daytime routines, ways to make mundane tasks more enjoyable, and techniques to tackle challenging projects. Vanderkam also highlights the significance of prioritizing connection, self-care, and leisure in our busy lives.

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Dec 18, 2024 • 15min
New year, new habits: Fixing time management mistakes in 2025
Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author, shares her insights on making more intentional decisions in the new year. She critiques popular time-saving hacks that often miss the mark and encourages prioritizing activities that bring joy. Vanderkam highlights the importance of tracking time to uncover true patterns and celebrate small victories. She discusses how different personality types handle time management amid life changes and teases new habits for 2025, hinting at exciting upcoming content.

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Oct 24, 2022 • 36min
7 Ways to Achieve Tranquility by Tuesday
Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author, shares practical strategies from her Tranquility by Tuesday project. She reveals seven rules to enhance productivity and satisfaction, including the importance of giving yourself a bedtime and planning your week on Fridays. Vanderkam discusses how short bursts of exercise can elevate mood and advocates for integrating fulfilling activities and adventures into busy lives. Her insights on task management, like the 'Friday punch list', promise to rescue listeners from the chaos of daily life.

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Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author, dives into why time seems to fly as we age. She challenges listeners to reduce stress by prioritizing meaningful experiences over mere tasks. Laura explains that while we all have the same hours as icons like Elon Musk, how we manage our time is key. She also emphasizes the importance of tracking time to enhance happiness and create lasting memories, urging us to choose connections over passive entertainment for a more fulfilling life.