Ever feel like there’s just never enough time in the day? Between work, sleep, scrolling social media, and everything else, it can sometimes feel like life is rushing by. But have you ever stopped to actually think about how we spend our time? Spoiler alert: some of it might surprise you…
Let’s take a peek at the fascinating, fun, and slightly quirky ways we humans spend our days—and yes, we’ll even talk about the time we spend on the throne.
Fun Facts About Our Daily Time
Across the globe, most of us share a few basic routines: sleeping, working, eating, and squeezing in some “fun stuff.” But the exact timing can be wildly different depending on where we live—or how much coffee we drink.
Here’s a playful snapshot of what a typical day looks like:
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Sleep: About 7 hours (though some of us might try to sneak in a nap or two).
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Work: Around 38–42 hours per week on average.
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Commuting: Roughly half an hour one way. Perfect time for a podcast or daydream!
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Media & Social: 6–12 hours per week on social media, plus a couple of hours watching TV. Yes, your scrolling habits are totally normal.
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Domestic Duties: Around 4 hours per day for chores, errands, and child care. It may feel like a lot, but think of it as your daily productivity flex.
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Seeing friends & having fun: Just about 20 percent of our time—whether that’s coffee dates, walks, or cozy evenings with loved ones.
Who We Spend Our Time With
Life is all about connections. Who we spend time with changes as we go through different stages:
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Teens & early 20s: Mostly friends, siblings, and family.
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20s–40s: Increasing time with partners, children, and, of course, co-workers.
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50s and beyond: More quiet time, but with plenty of cozy partner moments and meaningful hobbies.
Even though life evolves, one thing stays the same: those little moments with others—and yourself—are what make time feel truly well spent.
The Surprising Fact
The average person will spend 92 days of their life on the toilet. That’s nearly three months of uninterrupted “me time”!
And some people take it to a whole new level: the world record for sitting on a toilet? 116 hours. Don’t worry, most of us aren’t trying to break that record—but it’s fun to know!
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Time to Celebrate Your Time
Life is busy, sure, but it’s also full of little pockets of joy. From your morning coffee to evening chats, from social media scrolling to throne time, we’re all spending our days in ways that are uniquely ours. So treasure those little moments and make the most of each one!
