Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement Working with Time Instead of Against It - How to enjoy this year and every year of your life
Dec 30, 2025
Explore the idea that you have only about 4,000 weeks to live and why chasing efficiency might just add to your stress. Reflect on how your birthdays reveal your relationship with time and how calmness can be cultivated as a skill. Discover the power of meditation as a way to reclaim your time and intentions, and learn why resting intentionally can boost your overall productivity. Instead of fighting against time, find ways to work with it, making life more meaningful and manageable.
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Time Is The Medium Of Life
- Time is the medium in which we live and everything we do happens within it.
- Treating time as neutral rather than an enemy reframes how you plan and act.
The Efficiency Trap
- Efficiency can become a trap that only makes you feel more rushed and chased.
- There will never be a final 'clearing of the decks,' so constant optimization won't deliver lasting calm.
Use Simple Tests To Gauge Time Health
- Use simple questions (birthday, how you answer 'what've you been up to') to judge your relationship with time.
- Aim to feel content and grateful rather than frazzled and constantly busy.