In this episode, the Cuddle Monster reflects on his whirlwind trip to the city with Kai and asks a big question: Why are humans obsessed with saving time, yet never seem to have enough of it? 🌆⏳

From hamster-wheel productivity to “time famine” and busyness as a strange badge of honor, he explores how modern life often trades presence for speed. Science shows multitasking makes you less efficient, while mindfulness, silence, and simple pauses restore balance and focus.

Through cosmic humor and Kai’s observations, the Cuddle Monster learns that slowing down isn’t falling behind — it’s how humans catch up to themselves. Expect giggles, playful comparisons, and three tiny “missions from outer space” to help you reclaim your time and presence.

👉 Listen, laugh, and maybe… slow down for a hug that lasts a little longer. 💜

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Show Notes :

• Time famine in modern life
  Perlow, L.A. (1999). The time famine: Toward a sociology of work time. Administrative Science Quarterly.
  https://doi.org/10.2307/2667031
• Busyness as status symbol
  Bellezza, S., Paharia, N., & Keinan, A. (2017). Conspicuous consumption of time: When busyness and lack of leisure time become a status symbol. Journal of Consumer Research.
  https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucw076
• Multitasking inefficiency
  Rubinstein, J.S., Meyer, D.E., & Evans, J.E. (2001). Executive control of cognitive processes in task switching. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11518143/
• Mindfulness effectiveness
  Khoury, B. et al. (2015). Mindfulness-based therapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25818837/

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