![]() ![]() ![]() The good news is that like any habit, this one can be broken. Is it any wonder, then, why it feels like even the smallest task is a huge chore? That there’s so much inertia to be overcome before getting things done? We’ve forgotten how to create because we’re too busy consuming. Whether we realize it or not, we’ve picked up this habit of constant consumption. As a result, we constantly lament our lack of free time, because there are so many things we want to consume (movies, TV shows, and other time sinks). But a side effect of holding up this ideal is that it over-glorifies leisure, telling us that the work we are doing is not as important as the things we want to spend our money on. ![]() It’s a nice idea to save up your money so that one day, you can be free to spend more time traveling or visiting grandkids. The dream of retirement even contributes to this mindset. We are constantly bombarded with a message of consumption. Can you think of one that convinced you to buy something you didn’t need? Yep, there are lots of those! Can you think of a commercial that told you to go and make something of your life? I can’t. We are told what the next best thing is, and why we should get it now so we don’t miss out. Which ones do you spend more time using?Įverywhere we go, we see and hear advertisements telling us what to buy. In the living room, there are non-productive electronics: the TV and stereo are the biggest consumption culprits here. If you look around your house, how many electronic devices are for consuming, and how many are for creating? How much have you spent on devices that are for entertainment versus ones that help you accomplish a goal/task? In the kitchen, there are generally productive appliances: the stove and the oven are tools that let you create your meals. Society Teaches Us To Consume, Not Create I think that the biggest reason why it’s hard to get things done is that society has taught you bad habits. People talk about issues with motivation or time, but I think it’s bigger than that. Sometimes you can blame an overcrowded schedule, but other times you have a light day and you find yourself dragging your feet. And most days, it’s a struggle to finish the ‘have-tos’, let alone the ‘shoulds’ or the ‘wants’. And there are things you want to do, like learn to play guitar or write a novel. There are things that you should do, like vacuum or eat healthy. There are things that you have to do, like pay your rent. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Life often seems like a never-ending chore to get things done. ![]()
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