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What is toxic productivity?

What is toxic productivity?

Toxic Productivity - when the pursuit of efficiency turns harmful. It's about unending work, stress, burnout. But there's hope - with balance, mindfulness, and self-care, we can turn the tables. Let's make productivity a tool, not a lifestyle.

Rina
Jul 29, 2023
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Hey there, today let's tackle an intriguing concept, something called "Toxic Productivity." Puzzled? Well, it's that nagging feeling that you always have to be doing something "productive." Sounds familiar, doesn't it? This phenomenon has only been amplified in our hyper-connected world, and it's high time we took a closer look.

The Dark Side of Productivity

Productivity is generally seen as a positive attribute - it's about achieving more in less time. But what happens when this desire to achieve becomes all-consuming? That's when productivity turns toxic. In the relentless pursuit of efficiency, we risk burning out, damaging relationships, and harming our mental health.

Toxic productivity is the ugly side of our hustle culture. It's the constant pressure to optimise every minute of our lives, to always be on the grind, even at the cost of our well-being. But here's the deal - our worth isn't defined by how much we produce. Being productive is excellent, but it's not the be-all and end-…

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