You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Missing Kairos (Vault)

The ancient Greeks recognized two types of time that we need for balance—chronos (clock time) and kairos (flow state where time disappears)—but modern society has devalued the latter despite its importance for creativity, fulfillment, and connection.• Chronos is measured, ticking time built around clocks and efficiency• Kairos is deep time or flow state where time collapses and we're fully present• When we emerge from kairos, we always feel great regardless of duration• Society has mistakenly deemed chronos more important, making us feel guilty about kairos time• Hustle culture considers kairos unproductive despite being essential for creativity and connection• As AI increases efficiency, consciously building our "kairos muscle" becomes crucial• Women who only live by chronos without kairos tend to burn out faster• There's a distinction between wasting time (scrolling) and genuine kairos experiences• Intentionally scheduling kairos time (massage, reading, unrushed meals with friends) is necessary• Giving yourself permission is the key mindset shift needed to welcome kairos back into your lifeIf this resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today, and don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more of these bite-sized breakthroughs.Send a text message to JoThe Balance & Beyond Podcast Hosted by Jo Stone, founder of The Balance InstituteFor women who are already succeeding, but beginning to wonder if they're willing to keep losing themselves in the process.We know high achievers, because we are one. This podcast draws on Jo's 20 years in global leadership and thousands of hours coaching executives and ambitious women: the patterns she sees, how to untangle them, and what it actually takes to keep your success without paying for it with yourself.If something landed today, there's more where that came from.And if you know a woman this would resonate with, send it her way.🎙️https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast 🔗 www.balanceinstitute.com💼https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne📷 @therealjostone