Is "doing nothing" a good use of your time?
I think “doing nothing” is a good use of time. Well, taking an intentional, relaxing break is a good use of your time. Accidentally scrolling on Instagram for hours… probably not a good use of your time. Where is the line drawn between “doing nothing” in a way that actually allows you to rest and recharge before jumping back into your daily tasks, and “doing nothing” in a sort of snowball-y way that just pulls you repeatedly away from your responsibilities? I draw the line at intention. Are you intending to stop, with a purpose to relax, maybe think about something unrelated to whatever work you’re breaking from, maybe to not think at all? Or are you just being pulled into consuming things (for example my personal poisons instagram reels and youtube shorts) that will keep you engaged, therefore not really stopping at all? We live in a very hustle-oriented culture, I think. There can be a lot of shame around not being able to do everything all the time. I mean, for...