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Sep 12
33m 53s

Why You Never Have Enough Time

Joe Hudson and Brett Kistler
About this episode

According to some studies, over 80% of Americans experience time scarcity. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what’s going on when we feel time scarce. They unpack why so many of us feel starved for time in an era of unprecedented efficiency, and provide clear, actionable insights into how presence and emotional awareness can change our perception of time itself.

They cover:

  • Why time scarcity is more about emotional overwhelm than actual hours
  • The paradox of saving time but still feeling busier than ever
  • How presence shifts our experience of time
  • The role of grief, fear, and shame in the feeling of “not enough”
  • The importance of rest, integration, and flow states

Connection Course: link

Studies

Time scarcity - 80% of people don’t have enough time: article

Flow states: article one, article two

Parkinson’s Law: article one, article two

Media usage: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usage

Radio lab podcast episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91584-time

Alexander Lowen on rest: https://reichandlowentherapy.org/Content/Vegetative/stress.html

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