How to Manage Your Time (Without the Guilt)

Sure, you already know how to manage your time, right? But be honest. When was the last time you did something just for you and didn't feel a little bad about it? For a lot of women in midlife, that guilt is always there. Quietly. In the background. You finally sit down with your book, or head out for a walk, or close the door for twenty minutes of quiet, and before you can even settle in, the list starts. Did you get back to your mom? Is dinner handled? Should you really be doing this right now when there's still so much left undone? So you get up. Again. And the hour that was almost yours goes to somebody else. This week, Holly talks with Laura Vanderkam, who spent ten years writing down where every single hour of her life actually went. Laura is the author of eight books about time, including her newest one, "Big Time." And here's what all that tracking taught her. The story we tell ourselves, the one where there's simply no time left for us? It usually isn't true. Not because we're lazy or doing it wrong. But because we've never actually stopped to look. Laura and Holly get into all of it. Why women in particular carry so much guilt about rest. Why "I have no time" is so often a feeling rather than a fact. And what actually changes when you give yourself permission to take the hour without apologizing for it. You don't need a free weekend or an empty calendar to feel more like yourself again. Sometimes you just need one hour. And the quiet permission to believe it was always yours to take. Want to connect with Laura? Her website: https://lauravanderkam.com/ Buy Her Book: https://lauravanderkam.com/books/big-... Instagram:   / lvanderkam   LinkedIn:   / lauravanderkam   00:00 Introduction 00:41 Meet Laura Vanderkam 01:30 What Your Time Log Really Shows 04:08 There's More Time Than You Think 05:55 The Stories We Tell About Time 08:10 Why to Think in Weeks Not Days 11:39 Naming Your Leisure Time 17:12 The Dirty Bathroom Excuse 20:58 The Third Ring Is You 24:32 Finding Time While Caregiving 29:50 Why Patience Is a Superpower 33:35 Letting Go of the Guilt 39:35 One Night That Changes Everything 41:14 Connect with Laura #midlifewomen #timemanagement #productivity #prioritizewellbeing #realinsights ___ Join the Conversation at Empart At Empart, we're starting a new conversation about menopause and midlife. Founded by Holly Osterman, our platform offers a space for women to ask questions, tell their stories, and share their wisdom. Join our free community today at https://www.joinempart.com. Empart: Real Stories. Real Wisdom. Real Menopause. Holly's book brings together the collective wisdom of the old Menopause ChitChat community, now reborn as Empart. Raw, relatable, and packed with practical insights, it's a must-read for anyone navigating menopause and feeling a little lost. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK3VSS6Z Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider to discuss your unique symptoms and treatment options.