Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen Chris Guillebeau - How Thinking Differently About Time Gives You More of It
Jul 17, 2025
Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author of 'Time Anxiety,' discusses the emotional depth of our relationship with time and its effect on our lives. He reveals why so many grapple with time anxiety and offers insights into rethinking how we view productivity. Guillebeau introduces the idea of a reverse bucket list to celebrate past experiences, shares the liberating notion of embracing imperfection, and even imagines an 'eighth day' to prioritize creativity and meaningful connections. It’s a refreshing take on freeing ourselves from societal time pressures.
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Feeling, Not Scheduling, Drives Anxiety
- Chrissy says culture makes us afraid to rest and waste time.
- The issue is how we feel about time, not how we manage it.
What Time Anxiety Feels Like
- Chris defines time anxiety as the constant sense of time running out.
- It produces distress and physical symptoms like racing heart and poor focus.
Counting Backwards Creates Panic
- Chrissy describes counting backwards from a meeting and feeling like there's never any time.
- That anticipatory planning leaves her incapacitated by dread.
