The dutch word "prestatiemaatschappij" is fitting here, meaning "performance society". It suggests that life is fast, nothing but duties, must-dos, which when

The dutch word "prestatiemaatschappij" is fitting here, meaning "performance society". It suggests that life is fast, nothing but duties, must-dos, which when fully internalized will also apply to leisure. Relaxing is a task as is keeping in touch with friends. As you engage in the task, your thoughts are with the next task. You're never in the moment, nothing is spontaneous, it's robotic. You're juggling 10 balls and are doing an adequate job in not dropping any of them. You master a "full" life. But you don't. You've removed life itself.