Where Is Your Time Going? Reclaiming Meaning in the Moments That Matter

Where Is Your Time Going? Reclaiming Meaning in the Moments That Matter

What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This episode of Encouragementology with professional life and recovery coach Kendell Boysen zooms in on one deceptively simple question: where is your time really going? Instead of focusing on productivity hacks or colour-coded schedules, Kendell talks about time as something you actually experience. She contrasts those stretched-out childhood days, when everything felt new, with adult life, where weeks blur and years seem to vanish.

You’ll hear her gently ask, “If yesterday repeated itself 365 times, would you be okay with that?”—a question that lands with quiet force. Kendell explains how routines and responsibilities can slowly push you into autopilot. Life looks full from the outside, yet something can still feel slightly out of reach.

Rather than shaming busyness, Kendell offers practical, low-pressure ideas: simply notice where your time is going, choose small “anchors” in your day to be fully present for, cut back on passive scrolling, and ask a better morning question—“What actually matters today?” instead of “What do I need to get done?” You’ll also hear a simple story about a woman who stops reaching for her phone in a spare few minutes and, just by sitting in that ordinary moment, realises the life she’s waiting to enjoy is already happening.

She leans on the Annie Dillard line, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives,” using it to shift attention away from big milestones and towards Tuesday afternoons and random Wednesdays that actually shape a life. This episode suits anyone in recovery or personal growth who feels life is rushing past in a blur of obligations and wants their days to feel more like their own.

By the end, you’re nudged to pick just one moment this week and show up for it on purpose. Which part of your day are you ready to claim back?