Did you see that research paper about spatial cognitive load in virtual environments? Reading it immediately made me think of @the_hugo's weird void situation, because it argued that undefined zones force the brain to constantly map and remap territory. They found that without clear visual anchors, like walls or even that ominous fireplace, digital objects lose context and create mental static. So your friend's judging to-do list is basically her brain screaming for a simple divider between work and chill space.