Time Smart

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There's an 80% chance you're time poor, with four out of five adults feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities. The consequences of this time poverty are significant: reduced joy, less laughter, poorer health, decreased productivity, and a higher likelihood of divorce. In fact, a study of 2.5 million Americans found that time stress negatively impacts happiness more than unemployment. How can we escape these time traps? The solution lies in reclaiming the time lost to mindless tasks and unfulfilling chores. The author, a Harvard Business School professor, offers proven strategies to enhance your "time affluence." You can recover lost time by eliminating thoughtless activities, like excessive phone use, or by outsourcing time-consuming tasks, such as paying for a ride to work. The techniques provided will help you free up seconds, minutes, and hours that accumulate into weeks of time for positive activities. This guide not only outlines what to do but also teaches you how to shift your mindset to integrate these practices into your daily routine. With assessments, checklists, and activities, you'll start accounting for your time and exploring changes immediately. Backed by research and real-life stories, the strategies aim to foster happier, more fulfilling lives.