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It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds

ADHD and Toxic Productivity: Breaking the Cycle of Endless Busyness

Jul 5, 2024
Delve into toxic productivity impact on those with ADHD, definition and dangers of toxic productivity, feel-good productivity concept, setting intentional goals, breaking free from toxic productivity cycle, embracing autonomy and finding balance
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Quick takeaways

  • Toxic productivity glorifies busyness without clear goals, perpetuating stress and anxiety.
  • Feel-good productivity emphasizes intentional goal-setting and alignment with personal values for sustainable success.

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Toxic Productivity: The Dangers of Constant Busyness

Toxic productivity, characterized by the need to always be busy even at the expense of physical and mental health, is illuminated in the discussion. It stems from workaholism and can act as a coping mechanism for trauma. This unhealthy approach glorifies busyness without a clear intention or goal, leading to a perpetual cycle of stress and anxiety. The speaker emphasizes the importance of stepping back, reflecting on personal motivations, and breaking free from the toxic productivity cycle.

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