You're not actually busy, you're just bad at saying no


Agree

  • People overcommit to avoid disappointing others
  • Busy-ness has become a status symbol
  • Most tasks aren't actually urgent or important
  • Setting boundaries is a skill problem

Disagree

  • Some people genuinely have demanding responsibilities
  • Not everyone has privilege to decline
  • Childcare and caretaking create real time constraints
  • Job security requires taking on extra work

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