By: Cassie Holmes

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#1: What is time poverty?

• Since time is invisible it's hard to trace it
• Time poverty is when you're in constant haste or missing out on life's precious moments
• Time scarcity can hurt more than an empty wallet because it is our only essential resource
• If we knew how much we would live we would value every moment
• From research, most people feel happiest when they have from 2-5 hours of enjoyable activities like hobbies, sports or family time.
• Less than 2 free hours daily makes a person feel overwhelmed or anxious
• The other extreme is to have over 5 hours of free time.
• Your joy is where your mind is

#2: How to expand your 24hrs

• Consequences a lack of time can bring
  • Health problems: not having time to see a doctor, exercise or visit a therapist can be dangerous to your health
  • Stinginess: people in a rush are less likely to offer a helping hand or show kindness to someone
  • Lack of confidence: when people have little time to prepare, they concentrate on not failing rather than succeeding
  • There is no more significant harm than that of time wasted
• Tips to stretch your time to manage less and enjoy more
  • Cut cut cut: limiting the use of technologies, social media and doing chores will make time for more fulfilling tasks
  • Increase your confidence: this happens when you hit your most valued goals and gives you a sense of control on your time for other tasks
  • Exercise for 30mins everyday
  • Cultivate kindness by doing two deeds every week: Cook for a loved one, buy a stranger a cup of coffee
  • Extend your time through awe and joy
    • Social interaction
    • Travelling
    • Personal accomplishments
    • Creating art are top 4 activities that can substantial raise the quality of your life.

#3: Having fun with chores; myth or reality

• Buy yourself some time: you can get a help to free up time for other activities
• Combine the necessary with the pleasant: Combine your favourite chores with the not-so-pleasant ones