We think of time as scarce and finite. We say we ‘don’t have enough time’, that ‘time is against us’, and that ‘time waits for no one’. But what if we could make time feel more abundant? How can we make time work for rather than against us?
NCSEM-EM academic Dr Ian Taylor, Reader in Motivation Science at Loughborough University, has recently published his first book aimed at general audiences called Time Hacks: The Psychology of Time and How to Spend it.
Rather than being a book simply about productivity, Time Hacks describes how to spend time wisely to embrace life without burning out.
In Time Hacks, Dr Taylor combines the latest psychological research with engaging stories to reveal how we can develop a healthier relationship with time; one where we can break free of the cycle of boredom and mania and bring balance to all parts of our lives. In the process, he demonstrates why all worthwhile tasks should be done early in the morning, the detrimental effects of relying on willpower, why we should use ‘be’ goals to sustain motivation, and how to replace ‘dead time’ with activities that nourish the soul.
Fascinating and eye-opening, Time Hacks will show you how to use the power of psychology to feel less time pressured, boost your mental and physical health, and break free from the tyranny of your alarm clock.