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What is Toxic Productivity?

The dangers of a toxic productivity

Fahim chughtai
3 min readJun 4, 2022
Toxic Productivity: How to Stop Killing Yourself and Start Getting Things Done
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Do you feel like you’re constantly working but not getting anywhere? Do you feel like you’re always behind and can never catch up? If so, you may be struggling with toxic productivity.

Toxic productivity is a term used to describe a work style that damages your mental health and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will discuss what toxic productivity is, how to identify it, and how to overcome it.

1. What is toxic productivity, and how can you identify it?

Intentional productivity is a state of being in which you feel like you have to be productive all the time to be successful.

This can often lead to burnout, as you are constantly trying to do more and more without genuinely taking care of yourself. There are a few signs that you may be toxic productive:

  • You feel like you can’t take a break, even when you’re exhausted.
  • You’re always working, even on weekends and holidays.
  • You’re constantly stressed about getting everything done.-You’re never really sure if what you’re doing is good enough.

If you find that you can relate to these signs, it’s essential to take some time for yourself and…

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Fahim chughtai
Fahim chughtai

Written by Fahim chughtai

I survived narcissistic abuse and transformed my pain into power. Now I help others escape toxic relationships and build the life they deserve.

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