Скачать или смотреть The Secret to Happiness Isn’t More Time | Dr. Cassie Holmes on Time, Joy & What Truly Matters

Want to feel happier? You don’t need more time — you need to spend your time differently.

In this inspiring conversation, Michael sits down with Dr. Cassie Holmes, UCLA professor, happiness researcher, and author of Happier Hour, to uncover the surprising link between time and emotional well-being.

You'll learn why more free time doesn’t automatically make us happier, the mindset shift that transforms how we relate to our day, and how to track your time in a way that boosts fulfillment — not stress. Dr. Holmes shares practical, science-backed tools to help you reclaim your joy, reshape your calendar, and live your values.

🎧 Whether you're navigating recovery, burnout, parenting, or midlife transitions — this episode will help you use your time more meaningfully and feel whole again.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why too much free time can lower happiness

The “sweet spot” of discretionary time (it’s not what you think)

How to use a time tracking worksheet to find your joy

The mindset shift that boosts daily satisfaction

How to make your job more fulfilling (even if it’s draining now)

Why social connection is the most powerful use of time

How to define your purpose — and align your time with it

A simple exercise to rethink your priorities (hint: it involves your eulogy)
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