Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday?

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

I don't know about you, but as we usher in 2026, I find myself longing for tranquility and peace even more than usual.

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 thrilled 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.

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 seasons.

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

Listen to the episode here: RAR 275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? with Laura Vanderkam

You can also watch the episode on Youtube here.

xo, Sarah Mackenzie

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