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Unmasking Productivity Anxiety

Productivity anxiety, rooted in societal expectations and fear of failure, is a rising concern, particularly since remote workers started to increase their weekend working hours in an effort to showcase dedication.

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  • July 19, 2023
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Productivity anxiety, rooted in societal expectations and fear of failure, is a rising concern, particularly since remote workers started to increase their weekend working hours in an effort to showcase dedication. This toxic productivity can lead to depression and burnout, making it crucial to identify and implement strategies to manage it.
  

Key Points: 

  1. The root causes of productivity anxiety include societal expectations, perfectionism, fear of failure, and desire for external validation. It is often linked with over-productivity and can lead to negative outcomes like depression and burnout.
  2. A study highlighted a surge in toxic productivity during the pandemic, with remote workers working more on weekends to demonstrate their commitment.
  3. Five strategies to combat productivity anxiety include self-reflection and awareness, setting realistic goals and priorities, effective time management, establishing healthy work-life boundaries, and embracing imperfection and self-compassion.
  4. Each strategy provides a range of practical actions, from journaling and mindfulness for self-reflection to the Pomodoro technique and time blocking for better time management.
  5. Recognizing and celebrating small victories, practicing self-compassion, and challenging perfectionist tendencies are integral in reframing negative thoughts and managing productivity anxiety.

 

Source: https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-productivity-anxiety-strategies-to-overcome/ 

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