We live in a time where freedom is at its peak. You can work remotely from a beach, start a business from your bedroom, date anyone across the globe, and learn anything online for free. Sounds like paradise, right?
Choice Overload
But here's the paradox: Unlimited options don't make us free. They make us anxious.
Modern life comes with an unspoken pressure: "If you're not successful, it's your fault because you had every opportunity." So we scroll through Instagram, comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel, thinking, "Why am I not living like that?"
How It Shows Up
- Infinite scrolling replacing intentional rest.
- Decision fatigue from tiny, constant choices.
- Guilt when we aren't maximizing every minute.
We've replaced simplicity with a constant chase for what's next. We don't sit with boredom anymore; we binge, scroll, consume. We've mistaken access for meaning, and now we're paying the price.
Maybe freedom was never about endless options. Maybe it's about making a few choices that matter—and shutting the rest out.