The Time Trap: Redefine Your Relationship with Time

One Seed Podcast

In this episode, I dive into the relentless pressure we feel to manage time efficiently in our fast-paced world. As I celebrate my 41st birthday, a time that naturally brings reflection, I find myself at the start of a new school year—an annual milestone that has always felt like a personal New Year to me. This season prompts me to look back on the summer and think about all the things I wanted to do but didn’t quite get to, which often leaves me feeling like I’ve fallen short. These missed opportunities aren’t just about the activities themselves; they tie into a much larger societal pressure surrounding age and time that I’ve felt deeply throughout my life.
I share my journey of once thriving on the praise of being "so busy" and juggling everything, only to realize that this mindset was taking a significant emotional toll on my well-being. I used to love hearing people say, "OMG, you are so busy, how do you do it all?" because it made me feel accomplished and validated. But over time, I’ve come to understand that societal expectations around age and productivity have had a lasting impact on me, leading to feelings of inadequacy and a constant sense that there's never enough time or that I'm not using it wisely. This pressure has followed me well into adulthood, and I’m now actively working to change my relationship with time.
In this episode, I talk about the shift from valuing busyness to striving for balance. I explore how I’m trying to break free from the vortex of time by focusing on quality over quantity, and how I’m learning to embrace the present moment without the constant rush. I also share practical strategies and mindset shifts that are helping me combat the anxiety of feeling like there’s never enough time. My hope is that by opening up about my experience, others might reflect on how societal pressures around time are affecting them and consider ways to reclaim their peace.

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