Time Hacks

We think of time as scarce and finite. We say we 'don't have enough time', that 'time is against us', and that 'time waits for no one'. But what if we could make time feel more abundant? How can we make time work for rather than against us?

In Time Hacks, Dr Ian Taylor - a world-leading expert in the science of the human mind - draws on the latest psychological research to reveal how we can develop a healthier relationship to time; one where we can break free of the cycle of boredom and mania, be more productive, and bring balance to all parts of our lives.

In the process, he demonstrates why all difficult tasks should be done early in the morning, the detrimental effects of relying on willpower, how to use 'be' goals to sustain motivation, and why we should all build 'dead' time into our schedules.

Fascinating and eye-opening, Time Hacks will show you how to use the power of psychology to feel less time pressured, boost your mental and physical health, and break free from the tyranny of your alarm clock.

About the Author

Dr Ian Taylor is a world-leading expert on the science of the human mind. He holds the title 'Reader in Motivation Science' at Loughborough University, where he leads a research programme that helps to understand how to improve well-being, motivation and performance in different people, including elite athletes, stroke survivors and schoolchildren. He is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society and a faculty member of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration. Over the last fifteen years, he has written over sixty scientific papers explaining what drives humans and the ingredients for successful living. He has consulted with major international brands and healthcare organisations, including Nike, Gatorade and the Royal Society of Medicine.