It’s weird how much guilt we have about how we spend our free time. We are constantly measuring our activities against what society, our parents, our friends, and social media say are worthwhile pastimes. I care far less in my 30s what others think of my demeanour than I did as a teenager, but somehow I find myself difficult to admit to friends without guilt how I spend a few hours a day playing video games, despite how much I enjoy that time. It should be as simple as: “if you enjoy something then do it”. If it’s meaningless then you’ll eventually grow bored of it (or realise it’s an addiction). It should be as simple as that.
I'm measuring mine by my own standards. I don't want to be more productive. However I don't want to look back at my prime years and see that I spent most of them scrolling.
I'd rather enjoy more rewarding activities that involve learning, getting exercise or meeting people.
It's a bit like snacking. It's not harmful in moderation, but sometimes you need a proper meal.
