Time perspective theory distinguishes between six different time perspectives: Past Negative, Past Positive, Present Fatalistic, Present Hedonistic, Future Positive and Future Negative.

Why having a Balanced Time Perspective profile is beneficial?

Research shows that having a balanced time perspective improves well-being and productivity on many levels: work-related, social and personal.

People with this profile are more optimistic and confident about their ability to achieve goals, have more agency about their future plans and goals, more mindful, more subjectively happy and satisfied with their lives, have purpose in life and are more resilient to stress and can manage highly uncertain situations, they are also more physically healthy and better equipped to be part of the collective / team; they are more sustainable in their behaviours.

They also live more meaningful lives, are more active in everything that is happening around them. They believe that if they fight and strive they can influence the consequences of the events and that the greatest satisfaction comes with wisdom and life experiences, both positive and negative.

They appreciate what the past has provided and actively learn from it, they are more aware of the present moment and feel more connected to overall context and nature, and are more conscious of their everyday actions and decisions and how those influence the future.

Course leader:

Anna Sircova, PhD

Clinical psychologist, practicing existential analysis, researcher, and visual artist. Over 20 years Anna has been exploring the concept of time, doing research, creative projects and various interventions. She is Head of the Board at Time Perspective Network – Denmark, currently curious about the concept of futurization.