Dr. Cassie Holmes: How We Spend Our Time

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Cassie Holmes. Cassie is an award-winning teacher & researcher on time & happiness. She’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller & Amazon Best Book of 2022 “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most”.  Cassie’s ground-breaking research shows that even small changes in how we spend our time can have a massive impact on our happiness & well-being. In this conversation, Cassie discusses her powerful research & shares tips everyone can utilize to feel less overwhelmed, more present, & greater happiness. You’ll hear actionable ideas on when to take pictures vs. when to live in the moment, how to turn routines into memorable rituals, the power of random acts of kindness, & so much more.  Show Highlights:  0:00 - Intro 3:17 - What is happiness 5:16- Impact of how we spend our time 5:47 - Why 46% of Americans feel “time poor” 7:14 - Role of technology 9:21 - The optimal amount of free time 13:54 - Being more intentional 15:42 - Burnout 21:09 - Protecting free time 22:05 - How to structure free time 23:38 - Random acts of kindness 25:25 - Creating a sense of agency 27:23 - Taking photos vs. living in the moment 31:23 - Ordinary vs. extraordinary experiences 32:56 - Turning routines into rituals 33:25 - Role of family traditions ** Follow Andrew On Social Media ** Twitter/X: @andrewhmoses Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew"s podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter