"Nexting is the habit of continually poking and prodding ourselves to know what's next in our life, what we need to do, decide, attend to, accomplish, and create-next."
"We are conditioned to believe that we must keep moving forward in life, on to the next thing, and then the next, from the cradle to the grave."
"As women, we're taught that we have to start reinventing ourselves the instant our last child leaves for college, or the day we miss our first period."
Nexting is a habit of constantly seeking what to do next in life, detracting from the present moment. This behavior manifests in various ways, such as worrying about filling an empty nest or immediately searching for new projects after completing a task. Society conditions individuals to prioritize progress and moving forward, often leading to self-aggression. Women, in particular, face pressure to reinvent themselves at specific life stages, reinforcing the cycle of nexting and diminishing their ability to enjoy the present.
Read at Psychology Today
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