Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

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Authors: Martin Paul Eve
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Abstract

How much time do you spend performing various activities? In 2022, I spent 506 hours answering email, or 63 full work-day's worth of time. At that point, my reading for pleasure had dropped to virtually nil and I just thought: this is not how I want to spend my time. After a radical reorganization of my life and work, I wanted to see how well I have done this year. The answer is… 108 hours spent answering email.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Work-Family Balance Challenges Mind wandering and attention Healthcare Systems and Challenges

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Publication date
2 January 2026