What it does it mean to live a "time focused life"?
“How we spend to our time sums up our life” Dr. Cassie Holmes
In this episode, we explore the role of time in happiness and what it truly means to live a “time-focused life.” Our guest, Cassie Holmes—UCLA professor, bestselling author of Happier Hour, and leading expert on time perception and well-being— shares insights on how we can reframe our approach to time to cultivate more fulfillment in our daily lives.
We’ll also dive into practical lessons from The Blue Zones of Happiness, uncovering what the world’s happiest regions teach us about structuring our time for greater joy and meaning. Finally, in our last segment, one of my former students, Kayla Nahbi, joins us to share her personal take on the topic and how time management has influenced her own sense of happiness.
Join us for this engaging conversation that blends science, practical wisdom, and real-life experiences to help you rethink the way you spend your most valuable resource—time.
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Dr. Cassie Holmes is a professor of behavioral decision making at UCLA Anderson School of Management and an award-winning researcher and teacher. Her work focuses on the intersection of time and happiness, exploring how individuals can make better choices to lead more fulfilling lives. Dr.Cassie’s research has been published in leading academic journals and featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
She is the author of the book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most, where she offers science-backed strategies to help people feel more joyful and purposeful in their everyday lives. With a PhD from Stanford University, Dr.Cassie is passionate about helping people make the most of their time and live with greater meaning and happiness.
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