Radio Headspace When Time Feels Wasted
Jun 14, 2025
Explore the idea of letting go and rethinking what we consider 'wasted time.' The discussion highlights the vital role of sleep in enhancing well-being and the importance of aligning commitments with personal happiness. Delve into the sunken cost fallacy, recognizing how emotional investments can keep us in unfulfilling situations. Gain practical strategies for breaking free, emphasizing mindfulness, self-compassion, and open dialogue to foster personal growth.
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Understanding Sunk Cost Fallacy
- The sunk cost fallacy makes us stay committed just because of past investment.
- This often causes us to ignore current realities and keep wasting time.
Mindfulness Breaks Past Focus
- We get trapped by focusing on past time and energy spent.
- Mindfulness helps shift focus to the present moment and clear thinking.
Zen Story on Judgment
- A Zen teacher said peace comes from good judgment learned through experience.
- Experience itself stems from having made poor judgments.