Why Most Productivity Apps Slowly Become Anxiety Machines

The article says many productivity apps turn from helpful into emotionally burdensome over time.

Backlogs, streaks, and upkeep can create anxiety, guilt, and extra cognitive load for users.

It contrasts this with calmer tools that stay flexible and support irregular routines.

Dayleaf is used as an example of a low-pressure, adaptable approach to task management.