Tranquility du Jour Podcast #3: 15-Minute Method
Season 2
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we’re diving deep into the complexities of midlife. This season is all about you. Whether you're facing new beginnings, embracing change, or simply seeking more balance and beauty in your daily life, this space is designed to help you feel seen.
Each episode will explore topics like redefining identity, cultivating self-care rituals, finding purpose, and embracing the freedom that comes with this chapter of life.
Together, we’ll chat with inspiring guests, share practical tips, and create space for the reflections and insights that midlife brings.
I know this week will be intense for many, so I want to highlight that we especially need extra tranquility right now. If needed, take news breaks and set boundaries around your mental space. Simple practices—like stretching, journaling, breathing, doing legs up the wall, or connecting with a like-hearted community—can help to calm the chaos.
I’ll share more tips over on Instagram today and plan to host a live event for paid subscribers on Election Day. Join us, if interested.
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sam Bennett about:
15-Minute Method. Sam emphasizes the power of spending just 15 minutes a day on any project or task. This method helps people overcome feelings of overwhelm by breaking down big tasks into manageable increments.
Overwhelm is Internal: Sam points out that overwhelm is something we create in our minds rather than something caused by external circumstances. She encourages people to reframe their approach and take small actions to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Midlife Shifts: Sam acknowledges the changes that come with midlife, such as reduced energy and focus. She shares how she's adjusted her expectations and routines, including lowering her standards in some areas and focusing on self-care.
Creative Engagement: Sam encourages people, especially in midlife, to reconnect with their passions and creative pursuits by spending just 15 minutes a day on something that lights them up, whether it's artistic or otherwise.
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Our Guest: Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett is the author Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. A writer, speaker, actor, and creativity/productivity specialist, she is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck. Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million class participants worldwide. She lives in Connecticut, and you will find her online at TheRealSamBennett.com and/or 15MinuteMethod.com.
Find Our Guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsambennett
Previous podcasts with Sam Bennett: #313 Procrastination to Creative Genius, #396 Start Right Where You Are
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Podcast Host: Kimberly
Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.
With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Bella Grace, and Cosmopolitan.
Living in Washington, DC with rescue pugs and a longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.