How to Save Yourself<br />From Toxic Productivity.<br />Toxic productivity, aka workaholism, is essentially an unhealthy desire to constantly be productive. .<br />According to business<br />coach Simone Milasas,<br />those afflicted by toxic<br />productivity “feel like a<br />failure” if they’re not<br />being productive. .<br />If you are dealing with<br />toxic productivity, here are<br />five ways to save yourself. .<br />1. Fight the urge to ask “what should I be doing<br />right now?” and learn to take a well-deserved break. .<br />2. Recognize that others are not as aware as<br />you think they are of the extra work being done.<br />3. Schedule time for self-care.<br />4. Remember that you can be committed<br />to your job without it being your “sole identity.”.<br />5. Acknowledge that the<br />“hustle culture” mentality<br />is unhealthy and not worth<br />missing out on your life