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Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock, talks about her new fable/novel Juliet's School of Possibilities. And host Keith McArthur puts fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on the hot seat with a series of rapid-fire questions. Feedback / Connect: Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else great podcast are found Visit MyInstructionManual.com for shownotes, more great content and to sign up the email newsletter Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page and our Self-Help Book Club on Facebook Find us on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube Download a free copy of 18 Steps to Own Your Life by clicking HERE Purchase Winning Resolutions HERE Episode 64 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:50] Featured interview with Laura Vanderkam Laura is author of several productivity and time management books. Her most recent book is Juliet's School of Possibilities. Her TED Talk on how to gain control of your free time (embedded below) has been viewed more than 10-million times. Laura is also the co-host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast. Laura first appeared in episode 44. In this conversation, Keith and Laura discuss: Why Laura chose to write a fiction book about productivity The importance of "forest time" The novel's main lesson: "Expectations are infinite. Time is Finite. We are always choosing. Choose well. How to deal with infinite expectations The folly of inbox zero Every moment is a choice Laura's podcast "Best of Both Worlds." [18:55] Laura's Instruction Manual, Part II 1. If you had to pick one music album as the soundtrack to your life, what would it be? Indigo Girls Greatest Hits 2. What's one personal development myth you want to dispel? That getting to "inbox zero" is a worthwhile goal 3. Name one unusual or surprising gadget you couldn't live without. Her plug-in griddle for pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches 4. What does a "bad day" look like to you and what are the steps you take to turn it around?   A day when there's frustrations with things out of your control like a plane delay. 5. What is your biggest goal or wildest dream? To keep writing fiction and non-fiction [26:20] Where to find Laura Website: lauravanderkam.com [27:15] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter takes rapid-fire questions Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: Why Kathleen packs bell peppers in her purse Why the #fitness hashtag makes Kathleen wants to follow someone The best places in the world to run Where to find Kathleen KatheenTrotter.com Instagram: KathleenTrotterFitness Twitter: KTrotterFitness Facebook: KathleenTrotter

Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock, shares tips to help us feel less busy while getting more done. And host Keith McArthur speaks with nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin about calcium, dairy, and how much we really need. Feedback / Connect: Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else great podcast are found Visit MyInstructionManual.com for shownotes, more great content and to sign up the email newsletter Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page and our Self-Help Book Club on Facebook Find us on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube Buy 18 Steps to Own Your Life: Simple Powers for a Healthier Happier You on Amazon Episode 44 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:21] Featured interview with Laura Vanderkam Laura is author of several productivity and time management books. Her most recent book is Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done. Her TED Talk on how to gain control of your free time (embedded below) has been viewed more than 10-million times. Laura is also the co-host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast. In this conversation, Keith and Laura discuss: How becoming a mom made Laura so interested in time management [3:45] What Laura's personal time logs taught her about how she spends her time [5:55] What Laura has learned about how other people spend their time and their attitudes towards time [7:21] How spending more time with other people stretches our perceptions of time [9:33] How the brain perceives time and memories [12:09] How does feeling like we have more time help us to get more done? [13:43] The importance of saying 'no' [18:25] Tip: Write next year's performance review now [20:20] Laura's Best of Both Worlds podcast [23:19] [27:40] Laura's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? [27:52] Track every waking moment Run at least one mile  2. What personal development book do you recommend? [30:30] The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote [31:26]  "Plan it in. Do it anyway." 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? [32:25] Dark Chocolate 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered? [32:40] As someone whose writing helped people to change their lives for the better. [33:38] Where to find Laura Website: Lauravanderkam.com Podcast: Best of Both Worlds Instagram: @lvanderkam Twitter: @lvanderkam [34:44] Nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin on calcium, dairy and how much we really need Michelle Jaelin is both a trained artist and a Registered Dietitian who is known as The NutritionArtist. She appears regularly as in newspapers, magazines and on television as an expert in healthy eating. In this conversation, Keith and Michelle discuss: Non-dairy sources of calcium  [35:22] Changes to Canada's food guide [36:50 Where to find Michelle: Twitter: @nutritionartist  Instagram: /nutritionartist Facebook: /nutritionartistRD [x] Closing words