Good news: There are typically 8,760 hours per year. In 2024, there will be 8,784 hours—that means you'll get an extra 24 hours.

How do you ensure that bonus time – and all time – is spent more wisely? To help provide some practical advice to make 2024 the best productive year ever, I spoke with Laura Vanderkam, a productivity guru, podcaster and author of several best-selling books on the subject, including her latest, Quiet until Tuesday: 9 ways to calm the chaos and make time for what matters.

Vanderkam draws on her research and experience as a full-time professional and mother of 5 (yes, 5!). Here, she offers some ways to make the most of your day. To listen to our entire interview, visit Write About Now podcast.