Does texting ruin motivation and progress?

A simple back-and-forth can drag on for weeks

Texting may seem quick and convenient, offering an easy way to communicate and get things done. But more often than not, the opposite is true.

What could be resolved in minutes with a phone call or face-to-face conversation often turns into a drawn-out process when relying on texts.

It’s like wading through peanut butter—plenty of effort with little forward motion.

As people take hours or even days to respond, a simple back-and-forth can drag on for weeks, adding layers of waiting and uncertainty.

Unlike a phone call where decisions and appointments can be made on the spot, texting saps momentum from interactions, making tasks feel never-ending.

The delays lead to a cycle of follow-ups and reminders, stretching what should be a sprint into a marathon, ultimately wasting time and draining motivation.

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