: 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 growing body of work encourages reclaiming "empty space" as a tool for health and creativity. Articles on the topic: "no time"
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. : New technologies often raise expectations rather than
: 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. While many people feel overwhelmed, sociologists point out
: Some sociologists observe that while we may technically work fewer hours than past generations, we feel busier because our time is more fragmented and our social lives have "sped up". The Case for "Empty Time"
Articles often highlight a historical irony: despite a century of time-saving inventions, we don't feel like we have more leisure.