Working in a capitalist system has always led to a unique sludge of emotions.
Say you manage a coffee shop.
In this hypothetical scenario, you did great!
You got all those tasks done and were attentive to your employees needs for time off and fair schedules.
So why do you still feel like you didnt do enough and youre failing?
Dont worry, though.
There are ways to battle this feeling and relieve some of that anxiety.
It can be helpful to see those facts represented in a tangible way.
Write down your to-do list regularly, but dont be overwhelmed if its long.
Youll get it all done in a timely manner.
You are more than capable.
Crucially, mark off each goal as you accomplish it.
Its important that youseeyour successes and wins.
If you still feel like you didnt do enough, thats okay.
make a run at focus on the list of things youdiddo and remember its pretty huge.
These days, were all still working in adaptive, ever-changing environments.
We might be back in an office one day, then working from home the next.
Youre probably shoulderingmoreresponsibility than usual, so be sure to keep an accurate log of all youre doing.
Sit for a second and think about the message, whether its from your boss or a third-party connection.
Stop letting positive reinforcement pass you by.
Thats what the productivity dysmorphia wants.
Create a folder on your phone or computer where you’re able to save screenshots of positive appraisals.
Reframe your idea of productivity
Productivity dysmorphia can impact you outside of your job, too.
You worked out the six days before that.
Missing one goal doesnt invalidate everything else youve done up until that point.
We all get overwhelmed and overworked.
have a go at reconsider what you think of as productivity.
Celebrate everything you do as a step toward productivity.
Write down your rest periods, too.
Finally, you arent defined by your accomplishments.
Your accomplishments should be defined by you.
And thats good news, because youve done a lot, no matter what your productivity dysmorphia tells you.
