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The Feeling of Always Falling Short
The feeling of always falling short lives in the gap.
No matter what is done, there is space left unfilled.
This insufficiency loop feeds effort while denying completion.
Recognizing the gap as a pattern, not a truth, changes how it holds you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I feel like I’m "falling short" even on my most productive days?
This is the "Loop of Chronic Insufficiency." It is a structural state where the "done" signal in your brain is broken. Because you are measuring your day against an infinite digital horizon, "enough" is mathematically impossible. Naming this feeling as a "loop of insufficiency" rather than a "fact of life" restores your sanity. You aren't falling short; you are simply using a scale that has no top.
How do I break the feeling of "always falling short"?
You must create "Artificial Endings." At the end of the day, declare: "This is the finish line." Even if tasks remain, you must close the Status loops for the night. In the model, "Enoughness" is a decision you make, not a feeling you wait for. By naming the day "Complete," you allow your nervous system to enter the settlement phase, which is the only place where the feeling of "falling short" can finally dissolve.