Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly free?

In this episode, Dr. Ann Sung reveals her Five Stages to Time Freedom framework—a powerful system to help you understand your current relationship with time and how to master it. From being a “Time Prisoner” stuck in endless reactivity to becoming a “Time Transcender” who lives in flow, you’ll learn what it takes to reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind.

Dr. Ann explains why so many high-achievers fall into fake time freedom, saying yes to too many things, and how to break that cycle by aligning your schedule with your life vision and energy. Whether you’re a physician, entrepreneur, or parent, this episode will help you find balance without sacrificing productivity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The 5 stages of time freedom and how to know where you are
2. Why you might feel “free” but still stressed and overcommitted
3. How to shift from managing time to creating it intentionally
4. The question every “Time Liberator” asks before saying yes
5. How to design your days for energy, focus, and peace
6. The mindset that helps you live more in the present moment

Resources:

• WhisprFlow
• FreedomApp

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Show Notes - How to Become a Time Alchemist & Transform From Time Prisoner to Time Transcender

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