Why doing nothing feels stressful today: Doctors explain the brain science behind restlessness and how to retrain your body to relax

In today's fast-paced world, where the digital buzz never fades, embracing silence often feels like stepping into unfamiliar territory, stirring feelings of anxiety and guilt. Specialists attribute this phenomenon to societal expectations, a pervasive sense of 'productivity guilt,' and the brain's Default Mode Network reacting under pressure.

Why doing nothing feels stressful today: Doctors explain the brain science behind restlessness and how to retrain your body to relax
In today's fast-paced world, where the digital buzz never fades, embracing silence often feels like stepping into unfamiliar territory, stirring feelings of anxiety and guilt. Specialists attribute this phenomenon to societal expectations, a pervasive sense of 'productivity guilt,' and the brain's Default Mode Network reacting under pressure.