Periagoge
Scenario

Why we compulsively check things we cannot control

I keep refreshing my job application portals even though I know companies do not respond immediately and checking more often will not change anything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Powerlessness manifests as repetitive actions that simulate agency without creating it.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Urgency — manufactured and real?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.