When Downtime Starts Keeping Score

Podcast: 7 Good Minutes · Clyde Lee Dennis

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

You finally get a few minutes to yourself, and instead of settling in, you're checking steps, screen time, or what's still left on the list. This episode looks at why that happens. A habit-tracking instinct that works fine for walks and personal goals can quietly get pointed at the parts of the day that are supposed to go unmeasured — and in at least one study, tracking an otherwise enjoyable activity made it feel less like an experience and more like a task. Point that same instinct at rest, and a break can stop feeling like a break. <br...