| Descript |
258 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Nonfiction. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-220 and [225]-250) and index. |
| Contents |
Part one: the day -- The hidden pattern of everyday life -- Afternoons and coffee spoons: the power of breaks, the promise of lunch, and the case for a modern siesta -- Part two: beginnings, endings, and in between -- Beginnings: starting right, starting again, and starting together -- Midpoints: what Hanukkah candles and midlife malaise can teach us about motivation -- Endings: marathons, chocolates, and the power of poignancy -- Part three: synching and thinking -- Synching fast and slow: the secrets of group timing -- Thinking in tenses: a few final words. |
| Summary |
Illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology, and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life. |
| Subject |
Time -- Psychological aspects.
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Time perception.
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| ISBN/ISSN |
0735210624 |
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9780735210622 |
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