Is Time-Management the Path to Well-Being? – The Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance

A growing body of literature consistently reports positive relationships between time management, work-life balance, and subjective well-being. Nevertheless, the mechanisms underlying the relationship between time management and su­bjective well-being are poorly understood. The present study aimed to address this gap by investigating the potential mediating role of work-life balance. We also explored whether leaders differ in their time management compared to non­-leaders. The final sample included 102 employees (29 of whom were leaders). We found that work-life balance has a full mediating effect on the relationship between time management and subjective well-being. Contrary to expectations, we found that the level of time management does not significantly differ betwe­en participants in leadership positions and those who are not. We recommend that time management training should focus on leaders and incorporate strate­gies that contribute to enhanced work-life balance, as it represents the main link between time management and subjective well-being.