RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam

If I were to ask you if your life ever felt tranquil , you would probably do one of two things: bust out laughing or look at me like I was from another planet. I get it, I really do. Which is why I’m so excited to have the author of one of my absolute tippy-top recommended books with me today. Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert, mother of five, and the author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Laura suggests that to bring more tranquility to our abundant, unpredictable lives, we don’t need a perfect schedule, what we need is a resilient schedule . In the book, she outlines nine ways that will help us manage the chaos and live joyful, sustainable lives. It sounds much more accessible, right? Today, we’re going to talk about how we can actually achieve tranquility in our lives, even in the busiest phases of our lives. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to reframe the way you think about how much time you have (hint: it might be more than you think!) Why doing something three times a week counts as a habit The rule that gets the most resistance, and why sticking to it is so essential Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud Revival Waxwing Books

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RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam is an episode from Read-Aloud Revival by Sarah Mackenzie.

This episode is 34:43 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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