Happier Hour

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Written By Charan Bashir

In Happier Hour, UCLA professor Cassie Holmes draws on behavioral science research to show that both too little and too much discretionary time can undermine well-being, with the sweet spot landing around two to five hours of free time per day.

She introduces practical tools—like the "time tracking exercise," prioritizing activities that bring meaning and joy, and savoring everyday moments—to help readers audit their schedules, cut time-wasting activities, and intentionally invest their hours in what truly matters.

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