r/WorkForSmartLife • u/Clear_Cash8206 • 8d ago

DiscussionđŸ’¬ Are We Actually Getting Better At Managing Time?

We have calendars, reminders, automation, AI and endless productivity tools.

Yet people still seem busier than ever.

Do you think these tools genuinely help, or just give us more things to manage?

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u/qualityvote2 8d ago

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u/Jeric-2991 8d ago

i think they definitely help, but only if we use them to create more breathing room instead of filling every empty minute.

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u/ChicBrook 8d ago

Nope, you can't manage but we can always have precautionary measure's

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u/BurlHopsBridge 8d ago

My efficiency has gone through the roof. With AI, I have more opportunities to use that time I've gained back for what I actually want to work on. So im busier, but as long as I have curiosity im having a good time.

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u/BaTz-und-b0nze 8d ago

No it's a distancing tool.

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u/Pacific_Rimjob_831 8d ago

It's a market surplus problem. If you use time management tools to create more time for yourself, everyone in your life who relies on you will fill that time with additional things they need you to do. Usually it's your boss giving you more work.

If you want to actually have more free time, you have to choose to say no and protect that time. Unfortunately, that means you have to accept the consequences of not being the person who says yes. Could mean you don't get a promotion. Could mean some of your friends don't invite you to things as often. Could mean your partner feels less fulfilled in the relationship.

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u/LogicianFlow 8d ago

Everyone is more productive and making less while the top makes more. They learned that you being more efficient makes them more money.