Why We Spend 4x More Time on Leisure Activities 3x Less Likely to Make Us Feel Good
A little bit of psychology to bring a lot more joy to life.
It’s Wednesday shortly after lunch. John stares blankly at the blinking cursor on the white screen before him. This report is due by Friday, but his mind has already taken the weekend, daydreaming about all manner of fun and revitalizing things.
He could invite Fred and his family for dinner. That’s always a blast! The weather also looks lovely this weekend — perfect for dusting off the old mountain bike and taking it for a spin on the trails a few miles from his home. Then there’s the copy of Sapiens Mary gave him for his birthday a couple of months back. It’s right up his ally and sure to rekindle those stimulating philosophical conversations they used to have.
Come Friday, John is late with the report. There were just too many distractions over the last couple of days. After a draining coffee-fueled cramming session, he manages to send out the email shortly before 5 p.m. It’s not exactly his best work, but at least it’s done.
As he fights through the Friday afternoon rush-hour traffic, he realizes he forgot to ask Fred whether the family is free for dinner tomorrow. Maybe he should call? Or maybe not. Fred probably already has…
