About this episode

Molly Fletcher discusses the surprising science of time and happiness with Dr. Cassie Holmes, exploring the relationship between time management and fulfillment.

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. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

People in this episode

Host: Molly Fletcher

Guest: Dr. Cassie Holmes

Topics covered

• time management
• happiness
• high performance
• time poverty
• fulfillment

Keywords

• time
• happiness
• stress
• high performers
• time poverty
• fulfillment
• strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCLA

Books & works: Dynamic Drive

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