We live in a culture that measures self-worth by productivity. When our energy finally hits a wall at the end of a grueling workday, our immediate instinct is to collapse into what we consider "relaxation." We open a streaming app, browse through online marketplaces, or catch up on digital media.
When we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of procrastination, unable to summon the energy for a critical project, we tend to blame our character. We assume we lack grit, discipline, or focus.
Have you ever opened your phone to check a single notification, only to realize that 45 minutes have vanished while scrolling mindlessly through an algorithmic feed?