Toxic Productivity
Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More
by Israa Nasir
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Pub Date Nov 19 2024 | Archive Date Nov 30 2024
PESI Publishing | Bridge City Books
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Description
“Rise and grind!”
“Time is money.”
“You can rest when you're dead!”
For decades, societal pressures have had us scrambling to do more, achieve more, overcome more, BE MORE – all with the promise that we'll feel accomplished, fulfilled, worthy . . . even happy. Life has become a never-ending cycle of pursuing “the next thing”―always checking things off our to-do list and reaching for the next milestone. But it often comes at a price: our mental and physical health.
Are we happier? Will it ever be enough?
Being productive isn't necessarily about how you manage your time. It's about how you manage your emotions.
In a world obsessed with getting more done, Toxic Productivity unmasks the hidden roots of hustle culture and dismantles the myth that “doing more makes you more worthy.”
In this timely and unsparing guide, psychotherapist and @well.guide founder Israa Nasir offers research-backed insight on dynamics such as self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism that keep us always busy but never satisfied. Nasir gives expert and tangible guidance so you can separate who you are from what you do.
Combining therapeutic principles, personal anecdotes, client stories, as well as thought-provoking perspectives, Toxic Productivity will help you:
- Recognize the emotional patterns that drive your toxic productivity habits
- Cultivate a healthier perspective on achievement
- Create sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to you
It's time to untangle yourself from the web of toxic productivity and embrace a life that is not just productive but profoundly meaningful. Let this book guide you toward a transformative journey of self-discovery―helping you reclaim your time, energy, and joy.
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781962305358 |
PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 262 |
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Featured Reviews
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Recently I was struggling with this persistent feeling of failure. This feeling that I wasn't doing enough or being productive enough every day so I really appreciate this book. It really shows how you can gain a healthier idea of what achievement is and what achievements you actually want rather than what society expects and then how you can reach goals that actually mean something to you without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Perfect for anyone who feels they aren't productive enough, aren't meeting societal standards or anyone who experiences burnout.
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We need more of this in today's culture and environment, just to remind us what is important and worth to be achieved.
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Israa Nasir's "Toxic Productivity" is a must-read for workaholics looking to break free from the burnout cycle. Nasir's relatable and insightful writing makes it easy to see how our obsession with constant productivity can harm our well-being. With practical tips and personal anecdotes, she guides readers toward a healthier balance between work and life. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and want to reclaim your time and energy, this book is the perfect guide to help you do just that. Highly recommended for anyone who needs a reminder that it's okay to slow down and take care of themselves.
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Well, this is one of the rare cases when a self-help book actually surprised and amazed me!
First of all, it’s easy and well-written, yet not boring. The author keeps your attention well enough and the overall structure is greats
Second, it’s really relatable and sometimes… too personal? Like okay, I know it, stop calling me in that 😅. But is what makes this book so great!
Lastly, I want this book I paper and I want it translated into Ukrainian!
Overall, thanks to #netgalley for providing me with this opportunity! Kudos to the author and publisher - for bringing a good book to the market
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I received a free copy from the publisher through Netgalley.
I saw this book on Netgalley at the right time while I was struggling with burnout and decided to request it. I am really glad I picked it up as it was full of helpful information and felt encouraging and inspiring. I liked how the author addressed toxic productivity and shared multiple techniques on how to address your toxic productivity thoughts as well as figure out where it came from.
Every chapter has it's own focus for something can can cause toxic productivity and had a summary at the end as well as some exercises you could do yourself. I liked this structure and it made it easy to read. There are also some stories of clients throughout the book which can help give insight into toxic productivity and it was inspiring to see how they dealt with things.
To summarize: I felt like I got a lot out of this book. It made me think and evaluate my own thoughts regarding productivity and where some of my toxic thoughts came from. I liked the encouraging and inspiring tone of the book. I am glad I read it and might re-read in the future even. I thought the book was informative and had a lot of great information. It was structured in a way that made it easy to read. I can definitely recommend this one!
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I received a free eBook version of this title from NetGalley for review, and halfway through, I pre-ordered the hardcover edition because I know this is a book I will reference again and again. Toxic productivity can be driven by multiple factors like childhood experiences and societal expectations, but our culture tends to promote it as the key to success. An entire generation of burned out individuals are coming to realize the negative impact of placing this type of pressure on ourselves, but what's baffling is that many of us actively participate in self-care activities designed to combat the grind and still can't figure out why we're not feeling more rested and productive. Through Nasir's guidance, we can identify why these activities actually make things worse and what we can do to truly nourish ourselves and make effective progress towards our goals at the same time.
Nasir speaks from a place of experience, as she herself began a pattern of toxic productivity in childhood to combat her perceived inadequacies as an immigrant. Through experiencing burnout, she was able to recognize the mindset that was thwarting her ability to cope and take steps to reverse course. As she relates, even as she was writing this book she returned to some of her own self-defeating patterns and had to steer back onto the right path.
Nasir uses patient encounters to confirm that we are not alone in this challenge and it's quite common. For anyone who considers themselves driven and self-motivated but has felt like they are spinning their wheels, can never be enough, or may have lost interest in the things that once invigorated them, Nasir's prompts for internal reflection will be invaluable. We can step back and observe our lives from a distance and decide if our goals align with our values, and if so, what steps will allow us to realize those goals without compromising our physical health and mental wellness. Society needs this book right now to balance out the hustle culture that pervades our daily lives.
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Thank you Netgalley for the prepub! I'm a mental health therapist, and I really enjoyed this book for my clients (and, ahem, myself). A very informative look at why we fall into the toxic productivity trap (society, upbringing, self worth and value), along with helpful exercises to challenge those patterns.
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This book feels like it was written for me.
And now I know how to name the thing I hate out there the most lately. TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY.
If you too happen to be a mandatory extreme capitalism productivity hater like me (turns out, I am!), then you need to read this. This was such a validating read for those who are like me. You can still be productive (and there are steps, and suggestions, and ideas, and everything) and not be stuck in the toxic rut.
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