The gallery was a sensory overload. The chatter was a dull roar, the champagne flowed like water, and the flashing cameras were blinding. Eliza felt the familiar tug of anxiety. Every instinct in her body screamed to check the time, to see how much longer she had to endure the pleasantries, to rush through the crowd to the exit.

: A well-defined purpose or context gives actions more weight and helps maintain motivation through long-term projects.