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Aug 2024
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How to Expand Time & Increase Happiness ...

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About this episode

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, with too many things to do and never enough time? Discover research-backed strategies to overcome the chronic state of "time poverty" from award-winning professor Cassie Holmes.


Her fascinating work at the intersection of time and happiness, explored in her new book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most, gives you a blueprint to reframe your relationship with time. Learn practical ways to savor life's joyful moments, nurture your closest relationships, and align your limited hours with what's genuinely meaningful - paving the path to maximum fulfillment.


You can find Cassie at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Tim Ferriss about being present and intentional in life.


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