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The Psychology of your 20s
196. My toxic relationship with productivity
May 17, 2024
The podcast delves into the speaker's toxic relationship with productivity, even when sick. They discuss living alone, finishing a book, and personal updates. They also touch on self-compassion, rest, and upcoming travel plans.
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- Toxic productivity can harm self-worth and well-being by linking busyness to value, reflecting societal glorification of success.
- Perfectionism and overachievement stem from childhood conditioning, shaping identity around productivity, necessitating a shift towards self-compassion and boundaries.
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Impact of Toxic Productivity on Personal Well-being
The speaker reflects on the negative effects of toxic productivity on her well-being, realizing how she ties her sense of self-worth to her productivity levels. She discusses feeling guilt and shame when unable to work due to illness, emphasizing the unhealthy connection between busyness as a status symbol and self-worth. This realization leads her to question her tendency to prioritize work over wellness, highlighting societal glorification of busyness and success.
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