Time is currency: The economics of time.
The world keeps going on inputs of efficiency and productivity; therefore, time becomes used as currency. Phrases like “time is money” point out how our modern economies equate time with value. Businesses invest in technologies to save time, while individuals look for ways to optimize their schedules to maximize productivity. This mentality comes at a cost, however.
The pursuit of efficiency can lead to burnout and a constant sense of urgency. People are forced to push themselves for being busier than the rest, as if the amount they get done in a certain period measures their own value. No matter how sobering, this economic view of time completely dismisses value in rest and leisure, especially reflection. In all seriousness, real value is not just what we do but how well we do it.Work-life balance” is a wonderful effort toward recouping this balance, reminding one that time well spent is not only productive but fulfilling, joyful, and connecting. The greatest challenge from society in its evolution will be the balancing of values where time is considered a resource and at the same time treasured as a gift.
