5 Toxic Productivity Myths Burning You Out (How to Escape)
The Hustle Trap
You’ve been called ‘hustle goals’… but inside, you’re drowning. 😰 Swipe to break free.
The Burnout Epidemic
Grind culture rewards self-sacrifice → but your brain/body pay the price.
The ‘Always On’ Myth
Stanford study: Nonstop work shrinks creativity by 34%. Rest isn’t lazy—it’s smart.
Hustle ≠ Success
Harvard research: Overworkers make 40% more errors. ‘Harder’ ≠ ‘better.
The Productivity Lie
Your worth ≠ your output. Time to redefine success.
Solution: The 80/20 Rule
Focus on high-impact work → ditch busywork.
Digital Boundaries
Set
auto-replies
: ‘I’m offline until 9 AM.’ Your sanity > their urgency.
Rest as Resistance
Science says: *Naps boost problem-solving by 50%*. Rebel with a siesta.
Checklist
1. Delete 1 hustle-culture app (LinkedIn, hustleTok).
2. Block 2 hours/week for
unproductive joy
(doodling, stargazing).
Say ‘no’ to 1 non-urgent task today.
“Small acts = big freedom. Start now.