Good Life Project On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau
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Apr 10, 2025 
Chris Guillebeau, author of 'Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live', dives into the pervasive fear of falling behind. He offers eye-opening strategies to reclaim your time, emphasizing the need to address outdated beliefs that keep us feeling rushed. Through personal anecdotes, he shares practical tactics to redefine productivity and prioritize what truly matters. Guillebeau also discusses cognitive distortions that exacerbate stress and the power of living in the moment to foster a more fulfilling life.
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Time Anxiety Definition
- Time anxiety involves the fear of running out of time and uncertainty about what to do next.
- It's not solely a productivity issue, but rather a challenge of making meaningful choices.
Feeling Behind
- Jonathan Fields shares his personal experience of feeling behind in life.
- He discusses the pressure of unfulfilled expectations and a shrinking timeframe to catch up.
Mortality and Time Anxiety
- Time anxiety, while negative, stems from the awareness of mortality.
- This awareness can be a healthy motivator for prioritizing valuable actions.
