If you had more time, would you finally be happier?
Most of us believe the answer is yes. We tell ourselves that if we could just clear our calendars, get through the to-do list, or find a few extra hours in the day, we’d feel less stressed and more fulfilled. But according to UCLA professor and bestselling author Dr. Cassie Holmes, that’s not how it works.
In this conversation, I sit down with Cassie to unpack the surprising science of time and happiness. We explore why so many high performers feel constantly rushed, the hidden costs of “time poverty,” and why having more free time doesn’t necessarily lead to greater fulfillment.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll think differently about time and walk away with practical strategies to feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled with the time you already have.
You’ll Learn
- The surprising reason more free time doesn’t make you happier — and how much you actually need
- What “time poverty” is, why 53% of Americans feel it, and why it’s costing you more than you think
- Why juggling different types of tasks in one day leaves you feeling more drained than just doing a lot
- Why the happiest moments in your life are probably more ordinary than you think
- The “counting times left” exercise that changes how you show up
- The yes-no-yes framework for saying no without damaging the relationship
- Practical ways to create more fulfillment with the time you already have
- A simple Sunday night practice to protect what matters before the week fills up
People / Resources Mentioned
- Dr. Cassie Holmes
- Happier Hour by Dr. Cassie Holmes
- The American Time Use Survey
- The Energy Clock by Molly Fletcher
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