Reasons for Busyness
People like to be busy, they're happier. A lot of it is self-imposed, otherwise without a justification for an activity, we'd choose idleness to activeness.
We feel too busy, some of it is unnecessary, why?
- Signaling : Showing that busy people are important. "I'm so busy always"
- Commitment Dodging : A socially acceptable way to decline social obligations. "I wish I could, but I'm so busy"
- Self Deception : Assuming no outstanding tasks in life is ideal, that's the goal.
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