182. Stop Chasing Time and Start Owning It: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

This interview podcast features a conversation between Matt Abrahams and Cassie Holmes, author of "Happier Hour," about the connection between purpose, time management, and happiness. The discussion begins by defining purpose and its role as a filter for prioritizing activities, then moves into time management strategies like time tracking to identify joyful and fulfilling activities. Holmes suggests a time audit to reveal time-wasting activities and advocates for consolidating less enjoyable tasks. The conversation concludes with advice on fostering fulfilling relationships through presence, active listening, and authenticity in communication. A key takeaway is that happiness isn't about the *amount* of time spent on an activity, but the *quality* of that time and its alignment with one's purpose.