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We live in an era so obsessed with motivation and productivity that we try to squeeze more meaning, more status, and more identity out of every hour. And yet, paradoxically, individuals are reporting higher levels of distress and productivity anxiety than ever before.

In a 2026 survey by the National Association of Realtors of 2,000 people in the 50 largest American metro areas, 89% said sidewalks and places to walk were important when deciding where to live, and 82% said the same for close access to shops and parks. About two thirds of all respondents were even willing…