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Culture's Productivity Trap
- Our culture idolizes productivity, linking personal worth to material accumulation.
- This mindset originated with Western industrialization and persists globally, causing widespread exhaustion and disconnection.
Rest Shame Is Culturally Built
- Internalized cultural pressure manifests as a nagging voice demanding constant work.
- Even with labor-saving devices, we raise standards and fill free time with more work, not rest.
Choose What Sparks Joy
- Follow what sparks joy in your life, regardless of societal expectations.
- Discard anything that doesn't bring joy, as advised by Marie Kondo's philosophy.