As a freelancer for the last two decades who goes through many ebbs and flows but has been feeling particularly burned out in recent years ... or more like what worked before is no longer sustainable ... I have been processing through my thoughts and feelings about productivity for a bit now. It helps to consider the frame of the feeling underneath the push. Thank you for that.
I really appreciate your thoughts here and digging deeper into why this obsession is so constant for so many of us. As someone who works for themselves I am constantly thinking about this, and as an artist also thinking about productivity vs. being in process (art pretty much never feels productive, which I think is a good thing). I particularly like your takeaway about focusing on feeling. Thank you for writing this!
Wow, such wonderful content, thank you! I love the idea of asking what your urge of productivity is masking (especially the fear behind it). I also love the naming concept; I'll be applying that to my own life from now on!
Thanks again, insightful tips as always. I often share your content with my coaching clients!
As a freelancer for the last two decades who goes through many ebbs and flows but has been feeling particularly burned out in recent years ... or more like what worked before is no longer sustainable ... I have been processing through my thoughts and feelings about productivity for a bit now. It helps to consider the frame of the feeling underneath the push. Thank you for that.
Totally agree that there can be toxic productivity, and that it can be used to max deeper issues. People often confuse being busy with being productive, and I think this article seems to address that a little but somewhat indirectly
Have you ever caught yourself using productivity as a life raft to navigate through tough times? How did that impact your overall well-being?
It all reminds me of one of my favourite quotes, "Do as little as needed, not as much as possible"
This was helpful, but I’m struggling more lately and am finding therapy hard to access. Do you have recommendations for accessing mental health resources that might help individuals who are struggling with clinical anxiety/depression?
As a freelancer for the last two decades who goes through many ebbs and flows but has been feeling particularly burned out in recent years ... or more like what worked before is no longer sustainable ... I have been processing through my thoughts and feelings about productivity for a bit now. It helps to consider the frame of the feeling underneath the push. Thank you for that.
I love this "the feeling underneath the push" ! Thank you for being here, and I'm so glad that it helps a little bit.
I really appreciate your thoughts here and digging deeper into why this obsession is so constant for so many of us. As someone who works for themselves I am constantly thinking about this, and as an artist also thinking about productivity vs. being in process (art pretty much never feels productive, which I think is a good thing). I particularly like your takeaway about focusing on feeling. Thank you for writing this!
“Art never feels productive” -- made me think! Thanks for being here and engaging.
Wow, such wonderful content, thank you! I love the idea of asking what your urge of productivity is masking (especially the fear behind it). I also love the naming concept; I'll be applying that to my own life from now on!
Thanks again, insightful tips as always. I often share your content with my coaching clients!
Thank you Lydia! Appreciate you being here
As a freelancer for the last two decades who goes through many ebbs and flows but has been feeling particularly burned out in recent years ... or more like what worked before is no longer sustainable ... I have been processing through my thoughts and feelings about productivity for a bit now. It helps to consider the frame of the feeling underneath the push. Thank you for that.
Totally agree that there can be toxic productivity, and that it can be used to max deeper issues. People often confuse being busy with being productive, and I think this article seems to address that a little but somewhat indirectly
Have you ever caught yourself using productivity as a life raft to navigate through tough times? How did that impact your overall well-being?
It all reminds me of one of my favourite quotes, "Do as little as needed, not as much as possible"
This was helpful, but I’m struggling more lately and am finding therapy hard to access. Do you have recommendations for accessing mental health resources that might help individuals who are struggling with clinical anxiety/depression?