Image of a person working at their desk. Also in the image is the CoolTimeLife podcast logo and a photo of me, Steve Prentice, along with a quote: “Burnout today isn’t just about overwork. It’s about ergonomic inflation and ambient anxiety. You can fix this.”

Burnout today isn’t just about overwork. It’s about ergonomic inflation and ambient anxiety as well as the fear of obsolescence, as in “AI can do my job.” Check out “Burnout Gets an Upgrade” to manage these hidden stressors: cooltimelife.com/why-modern-b... #burnout #StressAwarenessMonth

Image of a person walking through a park with cherry tree blossoms. Also in the image is the CoolTimeLife podcast logo and a photo of me, Steve Prentice, along with a quote: “Mental downtime isn’t wasted time; it’s processing time. It’s where creativity and problem solving thrive.”

In the analog era, waiting for a letter or commuting home gave our minds time to process and recharge. Mental downtime isn’t wasted time; it’s processing time. Discover how reclaiming that “nothing time” can restore your focus and creativity: cooltimelife.com/why-modern-b...

Image of a person at their desk. Their body is “dissolving” into flakes and is surrounded by icons such as new mail. The person looks very burned out. Also in the image is the CoolTimeLife podcast logo and a photo of me, Steve Prentice, along with a quote: “Burnout has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. The good news: there is a solution. It’s you.”

Tech was supposed to make work easier… yet burnout is rising. My “New burnout” podcast episode explains why digital efficiency is draining us instead of helping.
cooltimelife.com/why-modern-b...
#Burnout #DigitalOverload #WorkplaceWellness #CoolTimeLife

Steve Prentice on Instagram 0 likes, 1 comments - cool.time.life on April 12, 2026

The AI revolution isn't our first rodeo. Here's my Instagram short on what we did in the 70s. www.instagram.com/cool.time.li...

Image of a person at their desk. Their body is “dissolving” into flakes and is surrounded by icons such as new mail. The person looks very burned out. Also in the image is the CoolTimeLife podcast logo and a photo of me, Steve Prentice, along with a quote: “Burnout has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. The good news: there is a solution. It’s you.”

My most recent episode of CoolTimeLife focuses on “The New Burnout.” It has evolved, accelerated by digital overload, constant notifications, and the erosion of mental downtime. Go to cooltimelife.com/why-modern-b...
or subscribe to the CoolTimeLife podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover plus Bob’s book cover.

What's the purpose of the word “office” as a noun when it’s better as a verb, reflecting on work and achievement from anywhere? Hear Bob Johansen, futurist, on my CoolTimeLife episode, "Welcome to the Officeverse.” On your podcast platform cooltimelife.com/welcome-to-t...

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover plus my book, and the same quote as in the text.

Digital transformation means change, and that doesn't sit well with most people, because change creates fear. This is even more so in this era of AI. Check out my CoolTimeLife podcast episode entitled “The Future of Workplace Fear” at cooltimelife.com/the-future-o...

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover plus a stock image of a meeting room table, plus the quote.

Async meetings: Instead of calling a 1-hour meeting for a specific time of day, set a Slack channel with an agenda and a duration of 1 week. Check out cooltimelife.com/upgrading-to... wherever you get your podcasts, or read the article on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/making...

The Slacker Barista …could be your next boss The “slacker barista”. The “McJob”. The Liberal Arts “Basket weaving” degree. These terms are routinely used to make fun of people…

The term "slacker barista" is a term used to disparage hard-working food service employees. It is wrong and misguided. Check out Ep 46 of my CoolTimeLife podcast, “The Slacker Barista” at cooltimelife.com/the-slacker-... or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

An image of binders on a shelf, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo. Also a quote that says, “Knowledge is inventory. If it sits on the shelf too long it goes stale. But it is also an asset that belongs to you and must be cared for by you.”

Companies manage inventory so that products don't lose value. Knowledge should work the same way. Learning has never been easier or more accessible, and it belongs to you, not the company. It’s an asset. Explore the full conversation here:
cooltimelife.com/Just-Keep-Le...
#CareerStrategy

An image of two Band-Aids applied as an X shape, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo. Also a quote that says, “You can’t learn without making mistakes along the way. This is not failure; it is the art of patching over and building upon past experience.”

One of the biggest barriers to learning is the fear of making mistakes. People who thrive aren’t the ones who know everything already; they’re the ones who keep learning. If you want more control over your future, start here: cooltimelife.com/Just-Keep-Le... #SelfDirectedLearning #CareerDevelopment

An image of a person studying in a library, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo. Also a quote that says, “When you commit to learning consistently, even just a little each day, you not only gain new knowledge, but also confidence in your ability to adapt.”

When you commit to learning consistently, just a little each day, you not only gain new knowledge, but also confidence in your ability to adapt. In a rapidly changing world, adaptability is one of the most valuable skills you can have. cooltimelife.com/just-keep-le... #CareerDevelopment

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover plus a photo of Steve, Drew, and his book.

Data show that 70% of participants in corporate change programs don't believe in the cultural goals of their leaders and 90% don't behave in ways that align with those cultural aspirations." Learn more in my interview with Drew Jones at cooltimelife.com/bad-culture/ #leadership

An image of a person studying in a library, also the CoolTimeLife logo, a photo of me, and the title of the episode: Just Keep Learning.

Many people ask “will AI take my job?” but few ask “How can I master AI to become more valuable at work?” Your career insurance policy is your ability to keep learning. Check out “Just Keep Learning" from CoolTimeLife, available everywhere.
#CareerGrowth #AI #LifelongLearning

Cover art for CoolTimeLife Episode 57 – Why is 1950s Leadership Still a Thing? Image of CoolTimeLife logo, a photo of host Steve Prentice, a photo of guest Lori Mazan and an image of her book cover.

Far too much of our corporate leadership practices are based on outdated 1950s thinking. Lori Mazan, co-founder of Sounding Board, Inc., discusses why this needs to change on the CoolTimeLife podcast. Learn more: cooltimelife.com/1950s-leader...

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover plus a photo of Rebecca, her book, and the quote.

A recent State of the Global Workforce Report from Gallup says that less than one-quarter of the US workforce is engaged at work. Traditional methods to engage workers clearly aren’t working. Check out my interview with Rebecca Ahmed at cooltimelife.com/breaking-free/ or subscribe to CoolTimeLife.

An AI generated image of a person asleep while work crew does “repairs” on their brain, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo.

Sleep isn’t downtime. It's your personal night shift. Your brain cleans itself, processes emotions, and connects ideas while you rest. Interrupt sleep, and the fog shows up the next day. Find out more at cooltimelife.com/sleep/ or subscribe to CoolTimeLife wherever you get your podcasts.

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast, along with photos of Steve, guest Sean Lemson and the cover art of his book, One Drop of Poison

What happens when a leader starts to poison the well? It takes one person to cause lasting damage. Hear expert Sean Lemson on fixing this in the CoolTimeLife podcast episode “Poisonous Leadership: cooltimelife.com/poisonous-le... or wherever you get your podcasts. #Leadership #Podcast

A banner containing the cover art of the CoolTimeLife podcast, a photo of Steve, an image of a friendly robot, and the quote: “Gen-AI helps deliver confidence. It’s a personal motivator, one that doesn’t judge or grade, but simply supports. Sure it’s programmed to do that, but it helps!”

Generative AI isn’t just about creating content, it’s about creating confidence. Letting us explore ideas privately and without judgment, helps reduce fear of failure and boosts motivation. Hear more on my CoolTimeLife episode “Help is on the Way.” 🎧 cooltimelife.com/help-is-on-t...

An AI generated image of a person asleep while work crew does “repairs” on their brain, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo.

Sleep isn’t downtime. It's your personal night shift. Your brain cleans itself, processes emotions, and connects ideas while you rest. Interrupt sleep, and the fog shows up the next day. Learn more at blubrry.com/cooltimelife... Protect the night shift.

An AI generated image of a person asleep while work crew does “repairs” on their brain, also a photo of host Steve Prentice and an image of the CoolTimeLife logo

Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of clear thinking, creativity, and performance. Sacrificing it for late-night emails doesn’t make you productive. It makes you tired. And you can’t catch up on sleep later. Find out more at cooltimelife.com/cooltimelife... or subscribe to CoolTimeLife.

An image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover art, a photo of me and a list of topics that the series covers, which are all available at: https://cooltimelife.com/cooltimelife-episodes/#index

My podcast, CoolTimeLife, started out as a support product for my best-selling Time Management book of the same name. Over the past 8 years it has grown to cover a range of work-life issues that affect you. Check out the topic index here: cooltimelife.com/cooltimelife....

Image of the CoolTimeLife podcast cover art next to a bonsai tree.

Time management through influence respects a simple human need: clear boundaries. Setting time frames for meetings or responses conserves energy and sharpens focus—making commitments manageable for everyone.
Learn more: cooltimelife.com/the-box-of-t...

Cover art of the CoolTimeLife podcast episode featuring a robot sitting at a desk, as well as photo of me. Text copy reads: “Avoid losing your job or your livelihood to AI by taking the reins instead!”

Are you worried that AI is coming for your job? Many people seem to be The choice has always been yours, to manage your career by thinking like a wolf - learning how to become aware of what you need to know to stay in the game. Learn more at cooltimelife.com/wolf

A promo card featuring the CoolTimeLife logo, a cartoon fish looking doubtfully at a fishhook, the episode title "Forget trust, dismiss instinct - Gap it instead, and a photo of me.

Most data breaches begin with a person who clicked too fast because their work culture doesn’t allow time to think. Check out my CoolTimeLife episode where I talk about embedding a technique called GAP IT into workplace culture. cooltimelife.com/gap-it.

A banner containing the cover art of the CoolTimeLife podcast, a photo of Steve, an image of a clock showing 4:55 and the quote: “It’s not about the agenda; it’s about how people feel about the meeting that counts.”

Meetings that always go over their planned time, or start late generate a bad reputation for you. It’s not about the agenda, it’s about how people feel.” Learn more here: "Mastering Meetings - How the 55-Minute Rule Can Revolutionize Your Workday” cooltimelife.com/mastering-me...

A banner containing the cover art of the CoolTimeLife podcast, a photo of Steve, an image of a friendly robot, and the quote: “Gen-AI helps deliver confidence. It’s a personal motivator, one that doesn’t judge or grade, but simply supports. Sure it’s programmed to do that, but it helps!”

Generative AI isn’t just about creating content — it’s about creating confidence. By letting us explore ideas privately and without judgment, it helps reduce fear of failure and boosts motivation. Hear more on my CoolTimeLife episode “Help is on the Way.” 🎧 cooltimelife.com/help-is-on-t...

A banner containing the cover art of the CoolTimeLife podcast, a photo of Steve and the quote: “The secret to building unshakable relationships in business and beyond is comfort. It’s more than just a feeling – it’s the foundation of trust and connection.”

The secret to building unshakable relationships in business and beyond is comfort. In this episode of CoolTimeLife, I discuss why comfort is more than just a feeling – it’s the foundation of trust and connection. Listen now cooltimelife.com/comfort/

Image of a person asleep in the office. Also a photo of me, an image of the CoolTimeLife logo and the quote: “The faster we work, the less we think. Give your mind the time it needs. Check out Deepfakes, Deadlines, and Distraction: The Art of Staying Aware.”

The faster we work, the less we think. Technology, social media, and endless notifications leave no time for reflection. But real consciousness requires space. Staying conscious helps you resist distraction and rediscover balance:
cooltimelife.com/conscious

Image of a person asleep in the office. Also a photo of me, an image of the CoolTimeLife logo and the quote: “Saying “no” isn’t rejection: it’s part of conscious negotiation. Check out Deepfakes, Deadlines, and Distraction: The Art of Staying Aware.”

Saying “no” isn’t rejection of a person. It's the start of a negotiation process. Most things in life can be negotiated, yet many people are too rushed or anxious to pause and think. It seems easier to capitulate and move on. Learn more at cooltimelife.com/conscious