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Time Magic: Reclaim your time, reclaim your life with the new bestselling book for fans of Atomic Habits and The 5am Club
WINNER OF THE ABBA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
From the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Melissa Ambrosini, and Nick Broadhurst, Time Magic is a radical new way to rethink your approach to time that will change your life.
Feel like you don't have enough time?
Killing yourself trying to 'do it all' without much to show for it?
Forget about time management, you need Time Magic.
In this revolutionary book, you'll learn how to create the spacious, fulfilling life you've always imagined, but that until now has felt out of reach.
Join bestselling author Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst as they unpack the simple, actionable strategies that can completely transform your relationship with time. You'll
The tiny changes in behaviour that can free up hours, weeks, even years of your life Simple but genius techniques to increase your productivity and skyrocket your creativity The health, wealth and mindset hacks to help you squeeze more juice out of life What to do with your newfound time off (even if you have no idea what lights you up) And the surprising daily habits that can add years to your life and life to your yearsIf you're tired of feeling time-poor and stressed out, and you want to create a life that feels spacious, meaningful and rewarding, this book will point the way.
From the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Melissa Ambrosini, and Nick Broadhurst, Time Magic is a radical new way to rethink your approach to time that will change your life.
Feel like you don't have enough time?
Killing yourself trying to 'do it all' without much to show for it?
Forget about time management, you need Time Magic.
In this revolutionary book, you'll learn how to create the spacious, fulfilling life you've always imagined, but that until now has felt out of reach.
Join bestselling author Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst as they unpack the simple, actionable strategies that can completely transform your relationship with time. You'll
The tiny changes in behaviour that can free up hours, weeks, even years of your life Simple but genius techniques to increase your productivity and skyrocket your creativity The health, wealth and mindset hacks to help you squeeze more juice out of life What to do with your newfound time off (even if you have no idea what lights you up) And the surprising daily habits that can add years to your life and life to your yearsIf you're tired of feeling time-poor and stressed out, and you want to create a life that feels spacious, meaningful and rewarding, this book will point the way.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2023
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March 12, 2023
The goal of Time Magic is to give you more time in your everyday life to do worthwhile things through actionable items.
Some of these actionable items are relatable, like being off social media. Others are … less so. Take for example their chapter on reducing time reading and responding to emails. Ideas like, schedule 3 times a day to check emails and don’t check them outside of that are solid and actionable for most people. But multiple pages were dedicated to how to hire someone for $40/hr to sort and respond to emails like you (spoiler: you should video tape yourself talking aloud through your emails so they can learn how you think). I don’t hate the “but if you’re rich” advice, because sure I’d rather know what options exist and then decide if it’s worth it to me… but does it make me roll my eyes? Yes.
There is also a decent amount of good science in this book with a sprinkle of unfounded claims that make it tough to discern between. For example, the book recommends no WIFI due to concerns with the electromagnetic fields (Read the systematic review by Dongus et Al in 2022 to understand why this isn’t necessary) juxtaposed to very real scientifically founded concepts.
About 70% of this book was relatable and actionable, however without the space for deep thinking, I’m left wondering if I’ll actually take action. Just because I know the right things to do, doesn’t mean I will do them. And that’s where this book falls short, it tells you here’s how to live a better life but it doesn’t leave much room for reflection and deep thought on the topic.
I received a free copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review.
Some of these actionable items are relatable, like being off social media. Others are … less so. Take for example their chapter on reducing time reading and responding to emails. Ideas like, schedule 3 times a day to check emails and don’t check them outside of that are solid and actionable for most people. But multiple pages were dedicated to how to hire someone for $40/hr to sort and respond to emails like you (spoiler: you should video tape yourself talking aloud through your emails so they can learn how you think). I don’t hate the “but if you’re rich” advice, because sure I’d rather know what options exist and then decide if it’s worth it to me… but does it make me roll my eyes? Yes.
There is also a decent amount of good science in this book with a sprinkle of unfounded claims that make it tough to discern between. For example, the book recommends no WIFI due to concerns with the electromagnetic fields (Read the systematic review by Dongus et Al in 2022 to understand why this isn’t necessary) juxtaposed to very real scientifically founded concepts.
About 70% of this book was relatable and actionable, however without the space for deep thinking, I’m left wondering if I’ll actually take action. Just because I know the right things to do, doesn’t mean I will do them. And that’s where this book falls short, it tells you here’s how to live a better life but it doesn’t leave much room for reflection and deep thought on the topic.
I received a free copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review.
May 22, 2023
The 2 Stars is real! Don’t waste your time. It was seriously ridiculous. For example- How to get your inbox under control? Spend $40/h to outsource it to someone else! They recommend mediating for 40 minutes a day and walk 10,000 steps a day and then do another 30 mins of exercise a day. And take your kid to the beach at lunchtime. I live a relatively privileged life but this was next level and I found it condescending.
April 1, 2023
After reading Time Magic, I have started using the time rock method of scheduling things on my calendar. Put in the big things that are either time sensitive or that you want to prioritize, and let all the other small tasks (or pebbles) sprinkle into your calendar if there is time.
This book had a lot of great points on how to change your perspective on time, and to figure out what parts of your life you want to prioritize. However, I think this book would have been better if they never included Nick's little anecdotes. I read half of his parts, and skipped the rest. He never added anything helpful, only bragged about himself. He listens to his own songs on repeat? Ick. Also, they went into too much detail on the hiring process of having someone manage your email inbox for you. Let's be honest, the people that can afford to have other people do things for them, are not the people who read a book on time management. Know your audience and don't mention the "inbox ninja" or your nanny.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, HarperCollins Leadership, and the authors, Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst, for providing me an electronic advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book had a lot of great points on how to change your perspective on time, and to figure out what parts of your life you want to prioritize. However, I think this book would have been better if they never included Nick's little anecdotes. I read half of his parts, and skipped the rest. He never added anything helpful, only bragged about himself. He listens to his own songs on repeat? Ick. Also, they went into too much detail on the hiring process of having someone manage your email inbox for you. Let's be honest, the people that can afford to have other people do things for them, are not the people who read a book on time management. Know your audience and don't mention the "inbox ninja" or your nanny.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, HarperCollins Leadership, and the authors, Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst, for providing me an electronic advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 17, 2023
I was enjoying the tiny pieces of insights in regards to the calendar and realisation that my mindlessly scrolling was taking up my time. Then I got to the part about diet and exercise and that was where their biased opinions shone through the most.
In fact, they lost my complete interest and I had to really push to finish reading this book.
The research and so-called resources provided was so laughable and outdated that I couldn’t actually believe that this dribble had been published in 2023. I could read my favourite magazine, “What Doctors Don’t Tell You,” and have far more credible and up-to-date research and statistics thrown at me than those provided in this book.
Don’t even get me started on their apparent way of money “management.” Most of what they explained was clearly ripped off from Scott Pape, the author of “The Barefoot Investor;” and not even a single reference was made to him in this book. They probably thought that if they changed a few word to ‘magic’ and ‘genius’ that they probably didn’t need to reference him.
The sad truth is, is that this book is 90% biased with 100% cherry picked studies to suit their narrative. And wholly disappointing that it was even published.
In fact, they lost my complete interest and I had to really push to finish reading this book.
The research and so-called resources provided was so laughable and outdated that I couldn’t actually believe that this dribble had been published in 2023. I could read my favourite magazine, “What Doctors Don’t Tell You,” and have far more credible and up-to-date research and statistics thrown at me than those provided in this book.
Don’t even get me started on their apparent way of money “management.” Most of what they explained was clearly ripped off from Scott Pape, the author of “The Barefoot Investor;” and not even a single reference was made to him in this book. They probably thought that if they changed a few word to ‘magic’ and ‘genius’ that they probably didn’t need to reference him.
The sad truth is, is that this book is 90% biased with 100% cherry picked studies to suit their narrative. And wholly disappointing that it was even published.
June 16, 2023
It was ok, but not really what I had in mind. Almost everything in the book was common sense, I mean who doesn't use a calendar and a task manager?
But I guess my ADHD causes different time management issues to most people's.
I guess this book might remind a lot of people about what their life priorities are and how to keep their eyes on the goal. As someone easily distracted, I can sympathise. But I didn't really find what I was looking for.
But I guess my ADHD causes different time management issues to most people's.
I guess this book might remind a lot of people about what their life priorities are and how to keep their eyes on the goal. As someone easily distracted, I can sympathise. But I didn't really find what I was looking for.
March 31, 2023
This book was written by a husband and wife from Australia, and they claim to be presenting the strategies that helped them gain back tons of time. In the intro, they say that "you can reclaim up to 16 years of your life" and that their health-related tips "can add years to your life." I'm skeptical.
Time Magic is not about time management, but rather saving time, making more time, and choosing to do what you want to.
The five parts of the book review where you're spending the time you have, reclaiming time, making the most of your time, how to choose things to do with newfound "extra" time, and the final section focuses on longevity - tips for living longer.
The book is a quick read. I don't know that anything in it was a revolutionary idea, and there were a lot of citations. It did have good tips and was organized in a way where chapters built off each other. I think I'd hoped for something new, not just another way of talking about prioritizing, to do lists, calendars, and stress management.
Time Magic is not about time management, but rather saving time, making more time, and choosing to do what you want to.
The five parts of the book review where you're spending the time you have, reclaiming time, making the most of your time, how to choose things to do with newfound "extra" time, and the final section focuses on longevity - tips for living longer.
The book is a quick read. I don't know that anything in it was a revolutionary idea, and there were a lot of citations. It did have good tips and was organized in a way where chapters built off each other. I think I'd hoped for something new, not just another way of talking about prioritizing, to do lists, calendars, and stress management.
April 1, 2023
When I saw that Melissa Ambrosini was coming out with a new book, I squealed! When I saw it was available as a Read Now on Netgalley, I saw it as fate.
I’ve read a lot of books about habits and time management. I really enjoyed this one. A lot of the things I was already doing, but others I’d let go by the wayside, like using my phones calendar. This was a great reminder to pick my life back up. I’ve been struggling with depression and medical issues post miscarriage and this book really reminded me to get back to my routines. Those routines help with my time management and creating more time in my day. I took a lot out of this book. Particularly the Task Management tip and even some of the supplements! If you want a fresh new look at time, I highly suggest you pick up this book!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC!
I’ve read a lot of books about habits and time management. I really enjoyed this one. A lot of the things I was already doing, but others I’d let go by the wayside, like using my phones calendar. This was a great reminder to pick my life back up. I’ve been struggling with depression and medical issues post miscarriage and this book really reminded me to get back to my routines. Those routines help with my time management and creating more time in my day. I took a lot out of this book. Particularly the Task Management tip and even some of the supplements! If you want a fresh new look at time, I highly suggest you pick up this book!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC!
September 9, 2023
I’m giving this 3 stars because it summarises a lot of useful ideas from a number of angles in one book.
However, there is not much new here and it’s not really magic. The main idea is better covered by Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman. The ideas are liberally borrowed from other places - 7 habits of highly effective people (big rocks approach to planning), how to be a productivity ninja (email management, task and project planning), the barefoot investor (different accounts for different purposes, managing debt) etc.
The tone of the audio book fluctuates between cheesy infomercial and patronising diatribe which made it a bit indigestible.
Also the health, fitness and longevity sections should be taken with a grain of salt - it contains a number of popular beliefs that lack true, rigorous scientific proof.
However, there is not much new here and it’s not really magic. The main idea is better covered by Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman. The ideas are liberally borrowed from other places - 7 habits of highly effective people (big rocks approach to planning), how to be a productivity ninja (email management, task and project planning), the barefoot investor (different accounts for different purposes, managing debt) etc.
The tone of the audio book fluctuates between cheesy infomercial and patronising diatribe which made it a bit indigestible.
Also the health, fitness and longevity sections should be taken with a grain of salt - it contains a number of popular beliefs that lack true, rigorous scientific proof.
September 20, 2024
Something about this book hit me sideways. They did a good job gathering seemingly all relevant data regarding emotions and time. I had a lot of context and framing for how u spent my time that needed reworking. I’d give my time endlessly toward things that did not yield joy or connection, rather it was my auto-pilot, I didn’t know how to be aware of it and accept it was okay to change it. Reading this book has given me awareness over a) how I do spend my time b) how I want to spend my time. I’m able to accept radical things like “in order to be a present, loving mother it’s okay if need to sit on my couch for two hours listening to classical music once a week (if I can carve out the space).” Society will tell me I need nights out with girlfriends, but for some reason what I need is stillness and calm, tranquility, to show up and be present and enjoy the chaos that is raising my very active and demanding children. I want to be present for those I love, but the way I was spending my time was making it too painful, I was too tired all the time. Nothing in this book is shocking, it all makes sense. But when you make what they’re saying a practice, when you allow it to shift your framing, it can change your life.
My review sounds so dramatic, but I think the book really helped me get my life back. Grateful for it.
My review sounds so dramatic, but I think the book really helped me get my life back. Grateful for it.
May 12, 2023
A solution to your "lack of time"!
Do you feel like you’re always needing more time because you never seem to have enough?
Maybe you’re feeling burnout and exhausted and still unable to get it all done?
You don’t need time management, you need Time Magic: Reclaim Your Time, Reclaim Your Life!
Bestselling author Melissa Ambrosini has teamed up with Nick Broadhurst to create this enlightening book to transform your connection with time.
Time Magic provides you with usable, easy to understand time strategies.
From small behavioral habits, to mindset hacks to leveling up your creativity and productivity, Time Magic will give you the skills needed to de-stress and take back your time!
So many helpful lessons here! Grab a copy!
Do you feel like you’re always needing more time because you never seem to have enough?
Maybe you’re feeling burnout and exhausted and still unable to get it all done?
You don’t need time management, you need Time Magic: Reclaim Your Time, Reclaim Your Life!
Bestselling author Melissa Ambrosini has teamed up with Nick Broadhurst to create this enlightening book to transform your connection with time.
Time Magic provides you with usable, easy to understand time strategies.
From small behavioral habits, to mindset hacks to leveling up your creativity and productivity, Time Magic will give you the skills needed to de-stress and take back your time!
So many helpful lessons here! Grab a copy!
August 31, 2023
I had high expectations for TIME MAGIC by Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst in helping me evaluate and improve the way I use my limited time and resources. Having finished this guide, I am happy to say that it delivered, with the small, very actionable mindset changes and the very doable steps in taking back my life from expectations, requirements, and unbalanced way I'd managed to keep all the balls sort of in the air. I enjoyed every minute with the clear, engaging prose, the suggestions -- it felt like advice and gentle guidance I'd get from my cool aunt at the kitchen table. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.
August 7, 2023
Great info, but nothing new that I haven't already heard. Lots of stuff is in other books I've read. So I almost gave it a 3 star.
My phone literally crashed after the chapter on less phone time. So that's kinda funny. It's also annoying cause I lost lots of info. But it did make me take it seriously to reclaim my time against my phone. So it gets 4 stars.
I do recommend this book if it calls to you. It's not groundbreaking, but it's a pretty good read.
My phone literally crashed after the chapter on less phone time. So that's kinda funny. It's also annoying cause I lost lots of info. But it did make me take it seriously to reclaim my time against my phone. So it gets 4 stars.
I do recommend this book if it calls to you. It's not groundbreaking, but it's a pretty good read.
August 22, 2023
Time Magic
What an ambitious book! Honestly, I think it does itself a disservice in being immediately thought of as a time management book.
Honestly, it’s much more holistic than that.
I feel calmer and more in the driver’s seat when it comes to my own time.
There isn’t a bigger endorsement than that!
The Ryan Holiday portion was my favorite.
Give this book a shot! It may be the best use of your time to (as they say) get years of your life back.
Who doesn’t want that?
What an ambitious book! Honestly, I think it does itself a disservice in being immediately thought of as a time management book.
Honestly, it’s much more holistic than that.
I feel calmer and more in the driver’s seat when it comes to my own time.
There isn’t a bigger endorsement than that!
The Ryan Holiday portion was my favorite.
Give this book a shot! It may be the best use of your time to (as they say) get years of your life back.
Who doesn’t want that?
March 22, 2023
This is a good, basic book on time management. I liked that it focused on encouraging readers to prioritize what is most important in their lives. For anyone needing help in saying "no" to demands on their time, this is an excellent resource. The theme of the book is - life is too short to spend time on things you don't enjoy.
May 12, 2023
I couldn't read this book fast enough. It really is amazing to see how we spend our time. Time Magic points out the different areas we spend our time and offers ways to spend our precious time that is more meaningful. I immediately took the phone advice and made the adjustments to be on my way of saving screen time. Everyone needs to read this book and reclaim your time!
January 3, 2024
Great motivator to making positive changes in the way we think about time and how we spend it. Some extremely interesting statistics that everyone should know. My only gripe is the obvious push for a “vegetarian/vegan diet” a whole section on how important protein is without a single mention of meat. Other than that all amazing.
May 13, 2023
Loved this book as it's not about time management but getting more time back in your life. And not just time but quality health-filled time. Some practical, actionable steps that I've already scheduled into my calendar.
June 2, 2024
2.5. Audio book, listened at mostly double speed, the irony of which was not lost on me!!! 😂😂. Ok, a few useful tips but I can’t live such a structured and scheduled life. Some good reminders and I liked the emphasis of what we want our lives to be, not just being ‘efficient’
May 4, 2023
4.5⭐️
May 22, 2023
Read as audiobook
July 24, 2023
Didn’t even make it past the first chapter. Reminded me of when I used to write essays and would add a lot of embellishing words to get the word count up.
September 21, 2023
Wow this book has great ideas to really change your life for the better! Can’t wait to implement them all!
February 22, 2024
Great book learned lots
February 24, 2024
This book really helped me see how easy it can be to use my time more effectively.
January 19, 2025
Written with her partner, who locks her on the balcony. Great. Is that also a time saving magical strategy?
February 14, 2025
Just lots of words about nothing. Wasted my time. Didn’t finish it
April 29, 2023
If you are looking for a book with simple, practical ideas that you can action immediately.. this is the book for you. I loved it and could not put it down. I will definitely be putting some of the strategies I learnt into practice and becoming more intentional with my time ✨
December 8, 2024
There are some great takeaways and actionable tips, if you have already read atomic habits and other productivity books this is a bit redundant, nothing new. Part 4 about rest and hobbies could have been cut much shorter .
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