Time Billionaires: Mindset and Time Management for Work & Life15 Apr

How to Feel Less Busy Without Changing Your Schedule

This episode of Time Billionaires explores a simple but powerful question: why do we feel like we never have enough time, and how can we regain control of it?

We explore three words that don’t translate neatly into English: the Icelandic word tíma, the Japanese word boketto, and the (South American) Spanish word vacilando. Understanding these words helps us understand how language shapes the way we experience time, focus, and daily decisions. By naming these experiences, Rebecca explains how we can shift from reactive busyness to more intentional, satisfying use of our time.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in constant productivity mode, or unsure where your time is going, this episode breaks down practical ways to rethink your schedule using small, intentional micromoments.

Rebecca covers:

Why saying “I don’t have time” is often a hidden prioritization decision
How boketto (intentional pause and mind-wandering) can improve focus and creativity
What vacilando teaches about slowing down and enjoying the process, not just outcomes
How small micromoments can reduce overwhelm and improve daily satisfaction
A simple way to evaluate tasks and reduce unnecessary commitments
Why feeling “time-rich” is more about perception than actual hours

If you want to feel more in control of your time, reduce stress, and bring more clarity into your day, this episode offers practical, realistic ways to start.

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Time Is the Only Wealth
(00:00:47) - Words That Don't Translate Into English
(00:05:35) - Three Micro Moments for Reclaiming Time
(00:06:28) - Micro-moments in which you stop thinking about the outcome

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