If you're drowning in back-to-back meetings with only tiny slivers of time in between, you're not alone. Most of us instinctively reach for our phones during these micromoments, scrolling social media or scanning emails we don't even have time to respond to. But what feels like a harmless habit is actually draining your energy and focus through a psychological phenomenon called "attention residue", the mental clutter that clouds your thinking when your brain jumps from task to task without fully letting go.

In this episode, Rebecca shares three science-backed micro-habits you can use instead of scrolling during those 2-5 minute breaks between meetings. Each technique takes less than two minutes but can dramatically shift how grounded, alert, and in control you feel for the rest of your day. From nervous system resets to sensory grounding exercises, these simple practices will help you reclaim your mental energy and build the habit of being intentional with your most precious resource: time.

• [0:00-1:30] The hidden cost of phone scrolling between meetings
• [1:30-3:00] Understanding attention residue
• [3:00-4:30] Micro-Habit #1: The 4-4-8 breathing reset
• [4:30-6:00] Micro-Habit #2: The 60-second texture exploration
• [6:00-8:30] Micro-Habit #3: Planning tomorrow's micromoments today
• [8:30-10:00] Building the habit of intentional time use

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Podcast Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-billionaires-pod

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Shout-out to Graham Duncan from East Rock Capital for coining the term "Time Billionaires" which inspired our show name - originally shared on The Tim Ferriss Show.

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Leigha May about the unseen signals that something in our work or life has fallen out of alignment. Leigha is an executive coach and former HR executive at SpaceX, Nike, and The Honest Company. She shares insights from her corporate and startup experience as they unpack the root causes of burnout and resentment, and why those “Sunday night scaries” are red flags that our internal compass is off course. Leigha shares how chasing someone else’s definition of success can leave us feeling hollow and offers practical advice to better understand our own values and motivation.

She offers an overview into how to define your unique core values so every big decision, from promotions to passion projects, can be filtered through what truly matters to you. They discuss simple two-minute exercises like “celebrating wins” to retrain your mind to get more out of each day. These micro-adjustments, she explains, compound over days and weeks into growing motivation and fulfillment. By the end of the episode, you’ll come away with a clear roadmap for reducing burnout and building a life led by your own metrics of success.

Timestamps

1. Recognizing early signals of misalignment and burnout – 0:00
2. Unpacking resentment and obligation – 1:02
3. Defining personal values for better decision-making – 5:01
4. Celebrating specific wins to maintain energy and focus – 7:13
5. Advice for career and life fulfillment – 10:16

Connect with Leigha May

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighamay/

The Values Workbook: https://bit.ly/3PJ9n61

Subscribe to Time Billionaires wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

For more insights on turning hidden minutes into your greatest asset, connect with Rebecca and follow the podcast on LinkedIn!

Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccashaddix/

Podcast Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-billionaires-pod

If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate and share it, because every time billionaire deserves to know their true wealth. Thanks for joining us to make the most of your micromoments. Your next billion seconds start now.

Shout-out to Graham Duncan from East Rock Capital for coining the term "Time Billionaires" which inspired our show name - originally shared on The Tim Ferriss Show.

• (00:00:00) - How to Stop Burnout in Your Life
• (00:01:04) - The Signs That Your Life's Getting Away From You
• (00:05:02) - Decisions about life and career
• (00:06:11) - Defining and Living With Your Values
• (00:07:35) - The 2-Minute Win-Review Exercise
• (00:11:45) - A Micro-moment to Reclaim Your Time

In part two of the episode of the Time Billionaires podcast with Marissa Morrison, Rebecca speaks with Marissa about reframing the way we think about our most precious asset, time, and why it’s far more than just what we choose to say yes to. Drawing on Marissa’s journey from PwC and LinkedIn to her current role as Vice President of People at ZipRecruiter, the conversation dives into how chronic busyness and people-pleasing can lead to burnout, and why mindfulness around saying no is as essential as the yeses we keep.

Throughout the episode, Marissa shares the exact systems she’s honed to protect her focus and energy. On a day-to-day level, she relies on a simple planner ritual, choosing just three personal and three professional priorities to steer clear of overwhelm. Looking out over weeks and months, she maps big-picture goals (from career milestones to personal dreams like starting a family) to ensure every choice moves her closer to what truly matters. Professionally, she even recommends a weekly update to your manager that outlines wins, roadblocks, and your focus for the following week, creating clarity and alignment for both sides.

Rebecca and Marissa wrap up by introducing Marissa’s “Hell Yes, Situational, Pause” matrix for relationships and commitments. By categorizing invites and obligations according to how they energize or drain you, you’ll make instant, confidence-boosting decisions instead of defaulting to automatic yeses. Whether you’re leading a team, juggling family demands, or simply trying to carve out more breathing room in your day, this episode offers concrete, research-backed strategies to turn those micromoments into powerful investments of your time.

Timestamps

1. Viewing time as our most precious asset and the power of mindful “no”s – 00:00:00
2. Defining “micromoments” as the currency of Time Billionaires – 00:00:20
3. Marissa Morrison’s career journey and her people-strategy expertise – 00:01:00
4. How Marissa’s perspective on time evolved after years of burnout – 00:02:00
5. Practical systems for protecting time: daily/weekly planning & the “hell yes” decision matrix – 00:05:00

Connect with Marissa Morrison

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamorrison/

Ready to reclaim your micromoments? Subscribe to Time Billionaires wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

For daily insights on turning your hidden time into your greatest asset, connect with Rebecca and follow the podcast on LinkedIn!

Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccashaddix/

Podcast Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-billionaires-pod

And if this episode shifted how you think about time, share it with someone who needs to hear it, because every time billionaire deserves to know their true wealth. Your next micromoment starts now.

Shout-out to Graham Duncan from East Rock Capital for the "Time Billionaires" concept that inspired our show...

• (00:00:00) - How to Get More Out of Your Time
• (00:01:20) - The Secret to Spending Your Time
• (00:02:45) - Say No to More Things
• (00:07:31) - How to Get to Know Yourself
• (00:12:00) - Reclaim Your Time: A Micro-