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Guest argues that the happiest people prioritize their time and transition from time starvation to time affluence.
Various strategies discussed to shift from time starvation to time affluence, including time auditing, funding time, finding time, and reframing time.
Differentiating between valuing time over money or vice versa and how it impacts happiness and decision-making.
Time confetti explained as small interruptions and goal conflicts caused by technology, leading to feelings of time poverty. Proactive strategies, such as proactively scheduling and protecting time, discussed.
One key recommendation for managing time and priorities is to set aside dedicated blocks of time for focused work. Despite occasional distractions like cleaning out the inbox, it is advised to limit these activities to no more than five minutes. Starting the workday with smaller, easier tasks and gradually progressing to more substantial ones helps build confidence and competence. The current pandemic has led to longer work hours and increased time stress. Building breaks, boundaries, and transitions into the schedule can help alleviate these challenges.
Amidst the pandemic, employees are working more but also experiencing higher levels of time stress and goal conflict. Building in deliberate breaks and transitions in the schedule is crucial to alleviate these issues. Initiatives like virtual commutes and shorter meetings with informal social interactions can help recreate the benefits of in-person office interactions. Despite feeling underwhelmed by options for leisure and limited vacation opportunities, taking time off is essential for employee well-being and engagement. Shorter, more frequent breaks are often more relaxing than longer vacations.
What if one of the keys to happiness is how intentional you are with your time?
Ashley Whillans is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and author of the book Time Smart. Her groundbreaking research has led her to radically reevaluate how she spends her own time. Her goal is to help you move from time poverty to time affluence.
In this conversation, we talk about:
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