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Wise Effort
What To Do When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time
Mar 11, 2024
Learn about the science of happiness and free time, giving away time to have more, cognitive biases impacting time usage, and a skill to shift perception of time. Explore time scarcity, cognitive biases in time management, flexing time in different life domains, and reflecting on values and time flexing.
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- Happiness doesn't solely depend on free time; shifting perception towards meaningful engagements increases satisfaction.
- Cognitive biases like mirror urgency effect can hinder wise time usage; awareness of value-based priorities is crucial for overcoming biases.
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Understanding Time Flexing and Perception of Free Time
Time poverty is a real concern, but research shows that happiness is not necessarily correlated with the amount of free time. The concept of time flexing aims to shift one's perception of time and challenge the distinction between free time and work. Meaningful engagements can make individuals feel like they have more spare time, highlighting the importance of how time is spent.
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