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How Rigid Time Management Disconnects Us From What Matters Most

I schedule my entire day in 15-minute blocks and feel anxious when anything runs over, but my kids just want to tell me about their day and I keep checking my watch while they're talking.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The tyranny of scheduled efficiency can prevent us from being present for the unscheduled moments that give life meaning.

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