TED: The real reason you feel so busy (and what to do about it) | Dorie Clark

The video discusses the societal emphasis on busyness and its downsides, highlighting a gap between the need for strategic thinking and the reality of constant busyness. It explores cultural and psychological factors that contribute to this phenomenon, including the status associated with being busy and the avoidance of uncertainty. A personal story illustrates how busyness can be a coping mechanism. The video concludes by proposing a change towards creating space for freedom and choice in how we spend our time.

What are some of the existential questions that people might avoid by staying busy?

In what ways does the author suggest that work can serve as a form of anesthetic?

What does the author propose as a necessary change to combat the culture of busyness?