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To counteract this, it helps to introduce novelty into our lives. Try taking different routes to work, learning new skills, or engaging with strangers. Each new experience causes the brain to register time differently, making moments feel richer and longer. Additionally, a commonly held misconception is that we overestimate what can be achieved in a day while underestimating what can be done in a year. This misjudgment often leads to premature quitting on goals.
The Importance of Priority Management
Many conflate busyness with productivity. Filling the day with seemingly important tasks does not equate to meaningful outputs. To clarify priorities, consider the "deathbed test": at 90 years old, will you care about the overtime hours spent at work?