#62 Your Calendar Is a Self-Portrait

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Your calendar doesn’t lie. But a packed schedule and an empty one can both be working against you in ways you might not expect. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun breaks down two ideas that will change how you think about your time. First: why a wide-open calendar isn’t freedom — and the simple shift that turns a chaotic to-do list into a schedule that actually reflects your life. Second: zero-based scheduling. Borrowed from the accounting world, it’s a framework that asks every recurring meeting, standing appointment, and monthly habit to justify its place on your calendar from scratch. No automatic rollovers. No assumed commitments. Chris draws on real experience — managing a fundraising department budget and a personal monthly commitment he eventually had to let go of — to show how this works across professional goals, personal goals, and the purpose-driven things that matter most. Your calendar is a self-portrait. This episode helps you make sure it’s painting the right picture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Your Calendar Is a Self-Portrait 02:03 The Power of Time Blocking 03:47 Creating a Self-Portrait with Your Calendar 04:46 Zero-Bas

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