Toxic Productivity: 4 Reminders To Help You Handle It

2021-08-13

Mae West once said, "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." But what about productivity? We all have A LOT of responsibilities. In the race to get all of them done, we sometimes burn out, get hurt, get sick or even worse. I've learned recently that productivity is a balancing act --- there's a healthy dose and a toxic dose. I've experienced this firsthand and have learned a few things along the way. Today, I'm sharing four specific, personal learnings to help you avoid the burnout and frustration that being over productive...

Mae West once said, "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." But what about productivity?

We all have A LOT of responsibilities. In the race to get all of them done, we sometimes burn out, get hurt, get sick or even worse. I've learned recently that productivity is a balancing act --- there's a healthy dose and a toxic dose. I've experienced this firsthand and have learned a few things along the way.

Today, I'm sharing four specific, personal learnings to help you avoid the burnout and frustration that being over productive can cause. Let's get back into a healthy balance of productivity, together.

These tips are based off of my own personal experience and I hope you can take them and mold them to apply to your situation.✨

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