Episode
#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
1:18:06
Published: Thu Nov 03 2022
Description
Dr Cassie Holmes is a Professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, an author and an award-winning researcher of time and happiness. Time management in the modern world is hard. Many people don't feel like they have sufficient space to complete their to do list, let alone manifest their spare-time dreams. With some new strategies and a different mindset around time however, this problem might be fixed. Expect to learn what time habits the happiest people all have, how to truly value things experiences you want to enjoy, the relationship between time and happiness, the best techniques for an efficient schedule, how science advises you to deepen friendships, how to make tasks you don't want to do suck less and much more... Sponsors: Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get $100 off plus an extra 15% discount on Qualia Mind at https://neurohacker.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Extra Stuff: Check out Cassie's website - https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ Buy Happier Hour - https://amzn.to/3DAdigA Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This episode discusses time habits of the happiest people, how to value and prioritize experiences, an efficient scheduling and relationship techniques, and how to make unpleasant tasks less daunting.
00:00 - 04:57 (04:57)
Summary
This episode discusses time habits of the happiest people, how to value and prioritize experiences, an efficient scheduling and relationship techniques, and how to make unpleasant tasks less daunting.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
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In this episode, the speaker explains how understanding science can help people make day-to-day choices to live a happier and more meaningful life.
04:57 - 13:06 (08:09)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker explains how understanding science can help people make day-to-day choices to live a happier and more meaningful life. The discussion touches on time tracking research and the correlation between happiness and the meaning of life.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the concept of hedonic adaptation and gives advice on how to engage in activities that bring the most happiness, while taking into account our psychological propensity to get used to things and not experience the same emotional impact over time.
13:06 - 22:49 (09:42)
Summary
The speaker discusses the concept of hedonic adaptation and gives advice on how to engage in activities that bring the most happiness, while taking into account our psychological propensity to get used to things and not experience the same emotional impact over time.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
A mother reflects on the importance of coffee dates with her daughter, which started out as a functional necessity during her maternity leave, but have become a source of comfort and sanity.
22:49 - 28:38 (05:49)
Summary
A mother reflects on the importance of coffee dates with her daughter, which started out as a functional necessity during her maternity leave, but have become a source of comfort and sanity. She calculates they have around 230 coffee dates left together.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research shows that individuals who focus on their time on a broader scale and consider their years and life overall, report greater happiness and meaning in life.
28:38 - 37:46 (09:07)
Summary
Research shows that individuals who focus on their time on a broader scale and consider their years and life overall, report greater happiness and meaning in life. It is important to compare ourselves regarding how we spend our time, rather than comparing our success with others based on things like money and fame.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Listening to podcasts during daily commutes can be an intentional way to learn and feel more enriched rather than mindlessly filling up time.
37:46 - 42:42 (04:55)
Summary
Listening to podcasts during daily commutes can be an intentional way to learn and feel more enriched rather than mindlessly filling up time. Accumulating around 180 minutes per week can have numerous health benefits and it only takes a few minutes to start with.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The opportunity to develop actual friendships at work has reduced due to many working remotely, conversations tend to be very surface level that does not allow for real connections.
42:41 - 51:19 (08:37)
Summary
The opportunity to develop actual friendships at work has reduced due to many working remotely, conversations tend to be very surface level that does not allow for real connections. Finding activities that make you feel connected and driving the conversation is key to developing real friendships in shared experiences.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the relationship between discretionary time and happiness, and analyzes data from tens of thousands of Americans to determine the optimal amount of time to spend on discretionary activities.
51:19 - 59:37 (08:17)
Summary
This episode discusses the relationship between discretionary time and happiness, and analyzes data from tens of thousands of Americans to determine the optimal amount of time to spend on discretionary activities.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sara Bliss, author of "Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life," discusses the importance of investing our time in activities that align with our intrinsic goals and purpose, rather than wasting it on activities that don't serve us.
59:37 - 1:09:41 (10:04)
Summary
Sara Bliss, author of "Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life," discusses the importance of investing our time in activities that align with our intrinsic goals and purpose, rather than wasting it on activities that don't serve us. Thinking about money can drive us towards external goals, while thinking about time can help us invest in activities that fulfill us.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research has shown that spending money on "experiential purchases" like going out to dinner, attending a concert, or going on vacation leads to greater happiness and fulfillment than spending on material goods such as electronics or handbags.
1:09:41 - 1:16:57 (07:15)
Summary
Research has shown that spending money on "experiential purchases" like going out to dinner, attending a concert, or going on vacation leads to greater happiness and fulfillment than spending on material goods such as electronics or handbags. Additionally, spending money on others through pro-social spending also leads to increased happiness.
Episode#547 - Dr Cassie Holmes - How To Manage Your Time For A Happier Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast episode ends with advertisements for 8 Sleep Pod Pro and Pod Pro cover, Crafted London's jewelry, and Qualia Mind, where listeners can receive discounts and promo codes.
1:16:58 - 1:18:16 (01:17)
Summary
The podcast episode ends with advertisements for 8 Sleep Pod Pro and Pod Pro cover, Crafted London's jewelry, and Qualia Mind, where listeners can receive discounts and promo codes.