Tranquility by Tuesday is not just a time management book about "how to do it all." Instead, it's a guide to intentionally living the life that you want and becoming an autonomous steward of life's possibilities. Laura Vanderkam, the bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, shares nine strategies for reclaiming your hours and building opportunities for joy, nourishment, and fulfillment into your week.

Based on a time diary study of over 150 people, Vanderkam's book provides insights into how real people changed their lives using her nine rules. These strategies include embracing habits like "Three times a week is a habit," seeking out "One big adventure, one little adventure," and prioritizing "Effortful before effortless."

The book is a beacon for anyone who's tired of to-do lists dictating their time and who hopes for a less hectic life. Vanderkam explains that if you want something to happen, you need to design your life to make it so. Life's unpredictable nature, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, means that dull tasks can quickly consume our precious hours. However, with a resilient schedule, and not necessarily a perfect one, it's possible to make time for what truly matters.