The Psychology of your 20s 196. My toxic relationship with productivity
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May 17, 2024 Today’s conversation dives into the challenges of productivity and the guilt that comes with resting. The speaker shares personal reflections on recovering from tonsillitis and realizing their toxic relationship with work. We hear about the joys and struggles of living alone, along with insights into a recent book completion. The discussion encourages self-care amidst societal pressures, inviting listeners to reassess their own productivity standards and embrace a healthier, more balanced approach.
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Tonsillitis and Guilt
- Jemma experienced a severe tonsillitis, hindering her work and daily life.
- Despite being ill, she felt guilty about not being productive, highlighting her toxic relationship with productivity.
Busyness as a Status Symbol
- Jemma realized she ties her self-worth to her output and sees busyness as a status symbol.
- This toxic productivity extends to her social life, where she feels the need to be "socially productive" during downtime.
Overachieving and Childhood Conditioning
- Jemma's overachieving nature stems from childhood conditioning where praise was tied to hard work and success.
- This makes it difficult to separate self-worth from productivity and to know when to stop working.