How to Use the Time & Energy Waste Analyzer
Mindless phone scrolling, redoing work you kept putting off, or a Netflix binge after a pointless late night — most people have at least one time habit they regret. This calculator takes the minutes wasted per day and how much you regret it, then calculates how much adds up over a year and gives it a waste score.
Even 60 minutes a day adds up to 365 hours a year — over 15 full days gone. Multiplying that by regret intensity produces a waste score that highlights what's psychologically costing you the most, not just what takes the longest.
Rather than entering several habits at once, check your most regretted one first, then repeat for others to compare. Cutting down just one high-scoring habit can make a noticeable difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rate how much you regret that time use afterward, from 1 (mildly wasteful) to 5 (deep regret). There's no right answer — just be honest with yourself.
This tool is designed to check one habit at a time. Try entering your most regretted habit first, then repeat for others to see which ones matter most.