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: New technologies often raise expectations rather than reducing workload. For example, automated household appliances in the 20th century didn't lead to more leisure; instead, they raised standards for cleanliness and parenting, keeping work hours the same.

: A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that having a "moderate" amount of free time—roughly 3.5 hours per day —is the "sweet spot" for happiness. Having too little causes stress, while having too much can lead to a lack of purpose. The Productivity Paradox

While many people feel overwhelmed, sociologists point out that "time poverty"—the feeling of having too much to do and not enough time—is often more about than actual minutes.

: Some experts argue that "no time" is frequently an excuse to avoid difficult tasks. When we lack a clear "why" or a sense of priority, we fill our schedules with easier, more familiar tasks that eat away at our availability.

: Research in the Journal of Happiness Studies suggests that constant interruptions and long to-do lists make us feel more time-crunched than we objectively are.

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