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This is a podcast episode about toxic productivity. The host and guest speakers discuss what it is and its negative effects. They talk about how comparison and high expectations can lead to toxic productivity. They also mention the impact on mental and physical health, as well as relationships. The speakers suggest solutions such as working in moderation, taking breaks, and learning to say no. They end the podcast by thanking the guests and encouraging listeners to work productively without being toxic. Welcome to Radio for Self-Improvement with me Anh. Today we move to an interesting episode talking about toxic productivity. For people who haven't known exactly about it, I'm so excited to share with everyone right now. Before we start, I want to introduce three guest speakers today. Hi and welcome Phu Kheng and Bao. Hi everyone. Thanks for inviting me. It's an honor for me to participate in this episode. Okay, let's start the podcast by answering today's question. What is toxic productivity? What came to your mind when you heard about that, Kheng? I think toxic productivity can describe the stage of behavior when people can stop being productive and they find it difficult to do nothing. Maybe I think they will feel guilty when they skip their job too. Or they will obsess in being productive all the time. It sounds bad, isn't it? However, have you guys ever been in this situation before? I'm sometimes in that kind of situation. Me neither. As you know, I'm a content creator full-time so I couldn't get out of work. And I often burn out the midnight oil that is repeated day by day to complete all tasks that I set out to do as my aim. Personally, I believe that working hard is nothing to be ashamed of. But like any good habit, moderation is important. So where do you guys think it came from? I don't know exactly where it came from. But I think it totally starts from our expectation and comparison. Perhaps we always compare ourselves to someone around us because seeing someone else being productive might affect us and we have to work harder. How do you feel when you want to try and finish everything you want without time off? On some days, I'm really tired and stressed. My mood went down especially when I wanted to try something new to share with my fans but I had no idea about everything. Of course, whenever you work without rest, it's always caused post-mental and physical health. For instance, if you work constantly, you will be weary and out of energy. At that moment, every activity will be interrupted. Dr. Will Cole, the author of Good Feeling, said that if you don't take time to rest, your body is going to pick a time for you that you won't be able to work. Moreover, it can impact our relationship around us, right? Because you have no leisure time to hang out or interact with them, that might be one of the consequences. Hey, let's imagine. If we keep losing our relationship, what would happen? I think we might be isolated from the things around us. Wow, I couldn't imagine it. If it is true, I would be really, really depressed. Come on, don't be that serious. We still have some solutions for this. Relax, Bao. All right, we will return to this guided alternative commercial. It is time for a sponsor today. It is an honor for us that ABP K-Tourist is going to be our partner, chilling out with us throughout Vietnam to discover culture, different local foods, and people in your free time. This May only. Get 30% off for a family tour. Do it without hesitation. All right, back to our recent work. We have talked about what, why, and how we cause toxic productivity. Are there any solutions to get out of it? Hmm, depending on my knowledge, there are some ways to reduce ourselves from toxic productivity. Honestly, I think working too much at one time or multitasking too much might not be as effective as less, but all about quality, not quantity. Hmm, I agree with it. Besides that, we should have a short break time while working. By this way, we can balance between task and relax. For example, using the Pomodoro Method to limit time in concentrating on something. Because if you focus on something for a long time, it will reduce your efficiency in working and you will feel less hot. So now I know what I should do to optimize my time effectively and spend more time hanging out with my family and friends. Learning how to reject can also be a good solution. There are lots of people who want to prove themselves. That's why they keep receiving tasks and being burned afterwards. There are some suggestions for you guys so you can choose the pathway which are suitable for you and try to apply it in your own journey. Hopefully, after this podcast, everyone should identify exactly how to work productively without being toxic. Let me end by saying thank you to three guest speakers and all you guys for your experience. Hope to see you in the next podcast. Don't forget to subscribe below and share some other opinions in the comments. See ya!
