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When Productivity Isn't Good for You

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The relentless pursuit of productivity has a dark side: the pervasive and false belief that our worth is directly tied to our output. Too many of us are trapped in this cycle, feeling intense guilt whenever we rest or worry that slowing down makes us "lazy." This toxic belief system, relentlessly reinforced by hustle culture and outdated capitalist conditioning, is the most direct road to burnout and emotional exhaustion.

This week on the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I debunk the idea that “productivity is dangerous” by identifying what the danger actually is and help you cultivate a shame-free productivity approach that deeply honors your energy, values, and genuine need for restoration.

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m dismantling the traditional, harmful ideas of productivity, exposing dangerous mindset traps, and giving you actionable steps to take right now to redefine productivity to be used as a sustainable, supportive tool.

I cover the following topics:

Three dangerous mindset traps that have us using productivity against ourselves.
Why traditional, rigid productivity models are harmful, especially for caregivers, chronically ill, and neurodivergent individuals.
How to shift your perspective to view productivity as a flexible tool that supports your life.

You deserve to rest simply because you are human… not because you've "earned" it. If the pursuit of being productive is making you miserable, it's time to change the rules. Choose to let go of the inherited mindset that’s keeping you stuck and start building a shame-free, compassionate productivity system that truly supports your life.

Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/

Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit

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Chapters

1. When Productivity Isn't Good for You (00:00:00)

2. The Dark Side of Productivity (00:04:27)

3. Three Dangerous Productivity Mindset Traps (00:04:49)

4. Historical Context of Productivity Mindsets (00:08:33)

5. Groups Negatively Affected by Misleading Mindset Traps (00:10:49)

6. Redefining Productivity as a Tool (00:12:11)

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