Busy Minds Can't Focus

Feeling busy often correlates with a sense of being unfocused and overwhelmed by multiple tasks, leading to decreased productivity. True productivity involves dedicating sustained attention to a single project rather than juggling several at once. This phenomenon, termed 'time confetti,' suggests that a busy mindset is a symptom of having too many small tasks or projects. Engaging in focused work is contradicted by feelings of busyness, as the brain cannot maintain task-related thoughts while being distracted by task-unrelated thoughts. Achieving clarity and effectiveness requires prioritizing focus over the mere act of being busy.