Laura Vanderkam: Smarter Ways to WFH (Work From Home) | E105

Stressed out about working from home?   Then stress no more!   In this episode, we are chatting with Laura Vanderkam, best-selling author, podcast host, and productivity expert. Her Ted talk, How to Gain Control of Your Free Time, has been viewed over 11 million times! She is also the host of Before Breakfast which features productivity tips every weekday morning. Her work has been featured in the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company and she has appeared on shows such as The Today Show and CBS This Morning.   In this week’s episode, we talk about Laura’s new book, The New Corner Office, which is all about how to work from home, the benefits of having a routine, and creating work rituals. We’ll also dive deeper into how to cultivate a great WFH environment, ta-da lists (instead of to-do lists), why planning out your week ahead of time is beneficial, and more!   Social Media:   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com   Timestamps:   03:56 - Laura’s Past Five Years 05:07 - Benefits of Having a Routine and How to Have a Good One  07:35 - Opinion on a Fake/Mock Commute 09:11 - Advice on Dressing while WFH 11:09 - What’s a ‘Monday Morning’ Ritual 12:53 - How to Respond to Fires at Work 15:02 - Thoughts on Batching 17:07 - Laura’s Work Environment and How to Have the Best Environment 20:56 - How to Limit Distractions 22:51 - Ta-Da Lists 26:30 - How to Prioritize Tasks 28:19 - Why to Plan Out Your Week On Fridays  31:36 - Visualizing Your Future to Help Your Goals 34:57 - Why Designing Your Ideal Week is Important 37:30 - How to Keep Employees Engaged and Good Company Cultures  40:55 - Looking at Time with an ‘Abundance’ Mindset 42:35 - Laura’s Secret to Profiting in Life   Mentioned in the Episode:   Laura’s New Book, From the Corner Office: https://lauravanderkam.com/books/the-new-corner-office-how-the-most-successful-people-work-from-home/ Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauravanderkam/ Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/