When it comes to media, there is always something new to do, but a life spent online is a dull one indeed. Some say that wasting time is fulfilling and relaxing, while others claim its an unnecessary evil.
At least according to one published study from The Journal of Communication, ego depletion as a mechanism influencing media‐based stress recovery processes. Using structural equation modeling, relationships between ego depletion, procrastination, guilt, enjoyment, vitality, and recovery experience were tested using data from an online survey.