Science Confirms ‘Leisure Guilt’ Is Real—and You’re Likely Wasting Hours on It

A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin reveals that Americans spend a full 14 percent of their downtime worrying about productivity instead of resting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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