The Psychology Podcast Is Toxic Productivity Ruining Your Life? w/Israa Nasir
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Oct 24, 2024 Israa Nasir, an author and therapist, joins to tackle the nuances of toxic productivity and its impact on self-worth. She emphasizes the need for intentional productivity and the dangers of living on autopilot, which can lead to emotional disengagement. The conversation highlights how influencers face unique challenges that exacerbate these issues. Israa also discusses transforming shame into curiosity and embracing simple joys to improve mental health, advocating for a balanced approach to life that prioritizes well-being over relentless achievement.
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Toxic Productivity Defined
- Toxic productivity happens when the pursuit of productivity consumes your entire life.
- Three factors contribute: outcome-driven life, prioritizing outcomes over well-being, and linking self-worth to outcomes.
Productivity and Self-Worth
- People with low self-worth may increase toxic productivity to compensate.
- They use achievements to gain a sense of belonging and acceptance, but this isn't sustainable.
Healthy Productivity Values
- Healthy productivity shouldn't become another comparison metric.
- Focus on intentionality, understanding your motivations, and prioritizing the process over outcomes.
