Honestly? Busyness.
Being “always busy” is praised like a virtue even when it’s just avoidance, burnout, or running from yourself.
A few others that fly under the radar 👀
•Phone scrolling (but we call it “staying informed”)
•Work (especially when it replaces a personality)
•Caffeine (don’t talk to me before my coffee 😵💫)
•Validation (likes, views, attention socially rewarded dopamine)
•Overworking out (health, but actually control)
If it destr0ys your peace but improves your image, society will clap for it.