Why are we so busy?

Why are we such a busy society that we fail to do what God would have us do? We know the devil goes around and tries to distract us. He knows our weaknesses and we simply fall into his traps. We get too busy to pray for God's help in fighting this trend. The very thing we need the most is what gets left out so we cannot overcome the problems. It reminds me of Paul's struggle in his letter to the Corinthians. I do what I don't want and I don't do what I want. How are we going to live as Christ did? Only first by taking a step back, organizing our life, and going forward in Him fully and prayerfully.