If I ever manage to Break the Chains for good, I think Freecell is one of the only Windows programs that I would really miss. Of course, even if I went Windows-free, I’d still own a deck of cards, so I suppose it’s not much of a barrier.
When playing Freecell, there are often situations where no obvious tactic will be immediately helpful. In such circumstances, Dr. Matt’s Prescription (*) is, simply, to increase the amount of order in the Freecell universe. I don’t know if it really helps things — it seems to, sometimes, but that might just be the confirmation bias talking — but it at least makes one feel useful.
I think it’s possible that the lesson can be applied to real life as well: when there’s nothing to do that will obviously advance your goals, then act in a way that furthers the general good. It might not actually mean much, but at least you’re contributing.
(*): I know, I’m not really that kind of doctor. Your point?