I can sink into deep work now even with everything buzzing around me. I've stopped mistaking a full day for a good one. But sitting calm and focused while everyone around me is frantic, I sometimes wonder if they think I'm slacking off.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've learned busy isn't the same as effective, but staying calm amid the frenzy can look like slacking.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.