Nietzsche: Why Being Just ‘Busy’ Killing Your Creativity? (2/4)
Don’t Be Fooled By Appearances: Why You Should Avoid Being Just ‘busy’?
In our fast-paced, busy society, being “just busy” has become a badge of honor. We are told that it is important to be “just busy” so that we don’t have time to think about anything else. But is being constantly occupied really the best way to live?
We always want to engage and occupy ourselves with something so we must always be “on top of our game.” But is this really what’s best for us?
By constantly being on the go, we miss out on important moments with family and friends. We also end up spending more time in front of screens than necessary, which can lead to obesity and other health problems.
But Nietzsche famously said, “What is called ‘work’ in the world today, is nothing but an appearance.” The philosopher believed that modern society has us working way too hard and not enjoying our lives. He thought that we should be busy, but not in the way that we are currently.
“I want to know whether you are a person devoted to creating or to exchanging in some respect or other: as a creator you belong tothe free, as an exchanger you are their slave and instrument.”
He thought that we should be busy thinking about what we want and doing what makes us happy. If we can find ways to be busy without working so hard, then we will be able to enjoy our lives more.
In This Article, We Will Explore Why Being Just ‘busy’ Killing Your Creativity According To Friedrich Nietzsche?
Introduction: Busyness Has Become A Badge Of Honour In Our Society. But Is Being “Just Busy” Really The Marker Of A Creative, Productive And Successful Person?
In today’s society, many people feel that they need to be constantly engaged in something or other in order to be successful. But is this really the case?
According to some experts from the University of California, being busy can actually lead to less creativity and happiness. They argue that too much activity can actually be destructive and unproductive.
People who are constantly busy have lower levels of creativity than those who are less busy. The reason for this is simple: when you’re too busy, you’re not able to explore your ideas.
Instead, you’re stuck in a rut, working on the same things over and over again. This is why being “busy” is such a bad idea: it’s not only time-consuming but also stunts your ability to come up with new and innovative ideas.
In fact, some people even go so far as to say that being busy is actually a form of laziness. If this is true, then it might be time for us to rethink our definition of “busyness.
Nietzsche: What Is The Problem With Being Just ‘busy’?
According to Friedrich Nietzsche, it is not only being busy that kills creativity, but also the belief that one is actually accomplishing anything. In his book “Twilight of the Idols,” he writes: “What does not kill us makes us stronger.”
However, this idea can be twisted into a deadly belief system if we allow ourselves to become absorbed in our work and forget about our creative impulses.
“Our salvation lies not in knowing, but in creating!”
Nietzsche argues that we are strongest when we are at our most creative. When we let go of our inhibitions and allow ourselves to be free, we can create things of beauty and significance.
“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.”
This is why he believes that becoming bogged down by everyday tasks is detrimental to our creativity. Instead of killing our creativity, working hard in the right direction can actually help us flourish as artists and thinkers.
“Every man in creating the beautiful appearance of the dream worlds is a perfect artist.”
In his famous book, The Will to Power, he argues that being too busy trying to achieve goals instead of letting your creative impulses flow is what ultimately leads to stagnation and a lack of progress. He says that if you’re not constantly struggling against your own limitations, then you’re not really living.
“Without art, we would be nothing but the foreground and live entirely in the spell of that perspective which makes what is closest at hand and most vulgar appear as if it were vast, and reality itself.”
What Are The Dangers Of Living A ‘just Too Busy’ Lifestyle?
There are many dangers to living a “just too busy” lifestyle. One is that it can lead to burnout. Another is that it can cause us to neglect our health and well-being. And finally, a just too busy lifestyle can be financially unsustainable.
When we’re constantly running from one task to the next, our bodies and mind start to wear down. This can lead to feelings of fatigue, stress, and anxiety.
In addition, a just too busy lifestyle can also lead to poor sleep habits, which can have negative consequences for your overall health. It can lead to relationship problems. Busyness breeds routine, routine kills creativity, and busyness can be addicting. Ultimately, it can lead to decreased productivity.
When we’re constantly rushing around, it’s difficult to take the time for things that matter most — like exercise and healthy eating. And as our lifestyles become more hectic, we find it harder and harder to save money. A just too-busy lifestyle is ultimately unsustainable because it leads us into debt or unemployment.
The Busy Myth: We Often Think That If We’re Busy, We’re Doing Something Important. But That’s Not Always The Case.
The busy myth comes from the idea that if we’re constantly engaged in activities, we’re getting things done. But this isn’t always true. People who are busiest often feel like they’re doing nothing of importance and don’t feel productive.
In fact, research has found that people who are most engaged actually have higher levels of productivity than those who are less busy.
In fact, sometimes being busy is just an action-faking way of pretending to be productive. Action faking is a phenomenon where people fake or exaggerate their actions in order to appear more efficient and effective.
In some cases, it can even be counterproductive and lead to less productivity. Action faking can take many forms, from crossing your arms as if you’re working hard when you’re actually browsing the internet, to nodding along when someone talks about work while mentally planning your next vacation.
Whatever form it takes, action faking has a negative impact on our productivity because it takes away our focus and reduces our ability to get things done.
The key to having a productive work life is finding a balance between being engaged and being busy. Too much engagement can lead to inaction, while too much business can lead to low levels of productivity.
Nietzsche: How We Can Boost Our Creativity?
The ability to be creative is often seen as a precious commodity, one that should be safeguarded and nurtured. But what if there was a way to boost creativity without sacrificing time or energy? According to him, one way to do this is by engaging in the Dionysian arts.
“Art is the proper task of life”
He argued that the power of art comes from its ability to push boundaries and defy expectations. This can be accomplished by embracing chaos and spontaneity, two elements that are often seen as antithetical to creativity. By indulging in the Dionysian arts, we can paradoxically increase our creativity while avoiding being busy.
“Evaluation is creation: hear it, you creators! Evaluating is itself the most valuable treasure of all that we value. It is only through evaluation that value exists: and without evaluation, the nut of existence would be hollow. Hear it, you creators!”
He believed that creativity requires time and space to flourish. In order to boost creativity, we need to take some time for ourselves — even if it means avoiding being busy.
“I desire that your conjectures should not reach beyond your creative will. Could you create a god? Then do not speak to me of any gods.”
Creativity can be boosted when we avoid being busy and instead allow our minds to wander. He suggested that this can be done by focusing on ideas rather than details and by cultivating a sense of doubt. While these suggestions may seem difficult to follow, they are achievable if we are willing to make some changes.
“The desire to create continually is vulgar and betrays jealousy, envy, ambition. If one is something one really does not need to make anything — and one nonetheless does very much. There exists above the ‘’productive’’ man a yet higher species.”
By following these tips, we can help our minds explore new possibilities and find creative solutions to problems. In the process, we may even find that we have more time for enjoyable activities, like spending time with family or friends.
Final Thought On Nietzsche: Why Being Just ‘Busy’ Killing Your Creativity?
Nietzsche is often quoted as saying “The task of a philosopher is to make life difficult for those who would simplistically reduce it to formulas.” It may come as a surprise, then, that he was so adamant about the importance of creativity.
In his book The Will To Power, he discusses how the creative mind is superior to the analytical mind. He contends that the creative mind can see beyond what is obvious and see the world in its totality. Therefore, creativity is not simply a matter of being busy; it’s a matter of setting yourself free.
He famously wrote, “Becoming what you are is the highest duty.” This dictum has been interpreted in many ways, some of which may be harmful to our creativity.
For example, busyness can be seen as a form of self-imposed slavery. It becomes less important to find new ways of thinking and doing because we are so preoccupied with meeting deadlines and meeting other people’s expectations.
This can ultimately lead to stagnation and the death of our creativity. When we’re too busy killing our creativity, we lose sight of what makes us unique and special. We become a copycat instead of an innovator.
We forget that being creative is not about following conventions or copying others; it’s about creating something new and exciting. When we’re too busy, it’s hard to get out of our rut and explore new ideas.
Conclusion: Being busy isn’t always a good thing. Try to find a balance between work and your personal life. It’s important to set aside time each day for creative endeavors.
To be continued……
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