

Zosia Bielski
The Globe and Mail's time-use reporter who investigates how people spend and experience their time, reporting on topics like time perception, productivity culture, and work–life rhythms.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 25min
The case against cleaning before hosting
Zosia Bielski, a Time-use reporter at The Globe and Mail, dives into the societal pressures of pre-cleaning before hosting. She discusses how cleaning becomes shame-driven, largely affecting women who spend more time on these tasks. The conversation highlights the impact of spotless homes on social dynamics, revealing that such standards can hinder authentic relationships. Zosia advocates for relaxed hosting styles like potlucks and scruffy hospitality, emphasizing that prioritizing connection over cleanliness can enhance social well-being.

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Nov 7, 2025 • 21min
The stress of shared calendars in modern parenting
Zosia Bielski, a time-use reporter at The Globe and Mail, dives into the complexities of modern parenting and shared calendars. She reveals how parents juggle multiple scheduling tools, from sleek apps to traditional planners, highlighting the pressures they face. Zosia discusses the cognitive load on mothers and asks whether technology alleviates or exacerbates anxiety. As families navigate the busy post-pandemic landscape, she raises crucial questions about responsibility, spontaneity, and the true value of their time.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 28min
Why time feels like it’s speeding up – and how to slow it down
Zosia Bielski, The Globe and Mail's insightful time-use reporter, dives into why our perception of time can feel skewed. She explores how hustle culture and stress distort our experience, noting that Canadians have felt the most time-pressured in decades. Zosia connects busyness language to this feeling, discusses the impact of screen time and the pandemic on our sense of time, and suggests ways to reclaim it through novelty, nature, and mindfulness. Grief's expansion of time also reveals how we can learn to value everyday moments.

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Aug 1, 2025 • 26min
The case for prioritizing rest in the age of burnout
Zosia Bielski, a time use reporter for The Globe and Mail, explores Canada’s troubling relationship with rest. She highlights that Canadians average just 17 minutes a day of resting, contributing to high stress levels for many. Zosia advocates for redefining rest as essential, not earned, and shares personal journeys toward prioritizing well-being. The discussion emphasizes the importance of boundaries, communal rejuvenation, and fresh perspectives on work-life balance, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Apr 17, 2025 • 26min
The case for prioritizing rest in the age of burnout
Zosia Bielski, a time use reporter for The Globe and Mail, dives into the pressing need for rest in our burnout culture. She reveals that Canadians average just 17 minutes of daily relaxation, leading to alarming stress levels. Zosia challenges the notion that downtime must be earned and explores how societal pressures shape our views on productivity. Highlighting personal stories, she advocates for setting boundaries and embracing genuine rest, emphasizing its vital role in well-being and creativity. Burnout affects 47% of workers, making this conversation more crucial than ever.


