Your time now
People tell us which parts of life receive most of their time today.
From the Laboratory
The
Frame
Where our time goes is not always where we want it to go.
What the Frame asks
Where should your time go,
and what should it give you?
The time you want
They tell us where they would like more or less time, and what they want that time to feel like.
What people are telling us
A shared picture is
coming into view.
20people have
completed both reflections
completed both reflections
This page updates as new linked responses are completed. It shows collective patterns only. No person’s answers or identity appear here.
At a glance
Three things we can see so far.
People currently give most time to
Work and contributionThis shows where time goes. It does not tell us whether people chose it freely.People most often want more time for
Nature and the outdoors90% of people taking part would like more time here.The feeling people most want more of is
Feeling close to other peoplePeople say this matters to them, but they are not experiencing enough of it now.The time people have now
and the time they would like
For each part of life, the light bar shows how much time people give it now. The gold dot shows how much time they would like to give it.
Time nowTime wanted
Work and contribution15% would like more time here
4.3 now · 3.2 preferredPartners, friends and social life70% would like more time here
2.9 now · 4.0 preferredCaring for others45% would like more time here
2.7 now · 2.8 preferredYour health and body60% would like more time here
3.0 now · 3.9 preferredRest and recovery85% would like more time here
2.3 now · 3.8 preferredLearning and curiosity50% would like more time here
3.3 now · 4.1 preferredFun and enjoyment80% would like more time here
2.1 now · 3.8 preferredMaking and creating70% would like more time here
2.6 now · 3.8 preferredCommunity and belonging80% would like more time here
1.8 now · 3.3 preferredTime by yourself50% would like more time here
2.8 now · 3.5 preferredNature and the outdoors90% would like more time here
2.2 now · 4.3 preferredHome and life admin25% would like more time here
3.1 now · 2.4 preferred01Nature and the outdoors90% want more
02Fun and enjoyment80% want more
03Rest and recovery85% want more
01Work and contribution70% want less
02Home and life admin60% want less
What people experience now
and what they want more of
The light bar shows how much people experience each feeling now. The gold dot shows how important that feeling is to them.
Experienced nowWanted
Feeling close to other people85% say it matters more than it is present
2.9 present · 4.7 importantMaking a difference80% say it matters more than it is present
3.3 present · 4.3 importantBeing fully absorbed70% say it matters more than it is present
3.0 present · 3.9 importantFeeling rested and at ease70% say it matters more than it is present
2.5 present · 3.8 importantLearning or discovering55% say it matters more than it is present
3.3 present · 3.9 importantCaring for someone or something50% say it matters more than it is present
3.3 present · 3.1 importantEnjoyment, beauty or wonder70% say it matters more than it is present
2.5 present · 4.0 importantHaving freedom to choose70% say it matters more than it is present
3.1 present · 4.2 importantFinishing something that matters70% say it matters more than it is present
3.1 present · 4.0 importantLiving by what matters to me70% say it matters more than it is present
3.3 present · 4.5 importantWhat people want more of
Feelings people value,
but do not experience enough.
These words describe how people want their time to feel, such as more restful, connected or free.
Feeling known, understood or genuinely present with someone.
Feeling pleasure, delight, awe or appreciation.
Time that lets effort soften and your energy return.
These findings describe the people taking part in this early research. They are not population norms, rankings or proof that one way of spending time is better than another.
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