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364. The Efficiency Trap - And What to Aim For Instead

Oct 17, 2024

Explore the concept of the Efficiency Trap and why feeling overwhelmed isn't a sign of disorganization. Discover how pursuing mere efficiency can lead to burnout rather than fulfillment. Challenge societal pressures that equate responsibility with productivity, and learn how to differentiate between tasks that matter and those that don’t. A free workshop is introduced to help realign personal goals with your sense of responsibility, encouraging a more meaningful approach to productivity.

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Striving for efficiency can lead to reduced productivity and increased stress by compelling individuals to prioritize obligations over personal values.

To foster meaningful productivity, one must shift focus from efficiency to self-responsibility, aligning actions with true goals and priorities.

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The Efficiency Trap

Efficiency is often seen as a desirable goal, but striving for it can actually lead to reduced productivity. Acknowledging that many women feel compelled to be highly efficient feeds into a societal standard that pushes them to juggle numerous responsibilities, often without genuine desire. Engaging in tasks out of obligation rather than passion can create a cycle of inefficiency, where individuals spend time doing things they don’t want to do instead of focusing on what truly matters to them. Thus, getting more efficient at fulfilling obligations only magnifies the problem by allowing one to do more of what they resent.

Intro

2min

The Myth of Efficiency in Overwhelm

4min

Challenging the Illusion of Efficiency and Responsibility

2min

Breaking Free from the Over-Responsibility Trap

12min

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I’ve got to get my shit together?" -- even if your life is... pretty together, given the circumstances? Even if you're the most productive woman on the planet, that nagging thought can still creep up—and it’s actually not about how organized or efficient you are. It's just a sign you've fallen into what I call the Efficiency Trap.

This week, we uncover the real reasons behind the Efficiency Trap and how to redefine productivity in a way that aligns with your goals, priorities, and values. Let's break free from the endless to-do lists and find a path to productivity that truly matters.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/364

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