The bane of multitasking in our hurried life

We usually tend to cram countless tasks into our day to have a sense of achievement, and a feeling that we did not waste our day.

Rush is the main reason behind that phenomenon, as we look ahead, instead of looking right where we are.

We project ourselves into the future and we live a life that is yet to come, a life that only exists in our heads.
We readily forget that we, humans, have a set rhythm at which we should live. 

We can't replace our slow evolution and adaptation process with gadgets that multiply our output, and try to keep superficial human ties alive.

The rising number of psychological disorders, the consumption of antidepressants and mood stabilizing medication that stem from our hurried, maniacal multitasking, attests to the severity of the situation.
The rapid pace of life that was imposed on us as part of the advancement of technology and civilization, became self-imposed.
We are rushing, whether we are going to a business meeting, or on the way to our favorite holiday destination.
It became hard to switch off the "emergency mode".
As a species, we were not designed to be in this “crisis management” state for long periods of time.
Our bodies can only sustain a moderate amount of stress for a short amounts of time, then we would need to switch back to a more normal functioning mode to avoid any damage to our nervous system.
The independence and the mindless advancement we are seeking so fervently, made us miserable. 

We try to drown out our loneliness in the myriad of entertainment tools and services, hoping that it would offset our neglect of human bonds.
The entertainment industry that promises to fill our void has become another bottomless pit, demanding our constant attention and fragmenting our focus. 

We frantically scroll through endless feeds and consume information at a pace that makes genuine reflection impossible.

In our attempt to escape the pressures of modern life, we have created new burdens that are more insidious, as they masquerade as a form of relaxation and entertainment.

We seek connection through cold screens, but we feel more isolated than before. 

The entertainment becomes a way to temporarily numbs the symptoms of our rushed existence. 

We have created a culture where leisure time makes us feel guilty of doing nothing. 

The result is a generation that knows how to optimize productivity, but has forgotten how to experience peace, that can multitask with extraordinary efficiency, but struggles with the simple act of sitting quietly with its own thoughts. 

We have become strangers to ourselves, so accustomed to external stimulation that internal silence feels uncomfortable and sometimes, scary.