Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More
--Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work "Toxic Productivity is for the chronically overcommitted, the compulsively overachieving, and the constantly self-critical."
--Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
"[A] powerful wake-up call for anyone caught in the relentless cycle of hustle culture."
--Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism
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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"In Toxic Productivity, Israa Nasir reveals the dirty secret behind doing enough: 'enough' never comes. Combining brain science and data-driven studies with wisdom from the therapy room and poignant personal anecdotes, Toxic Productivity is for the chronically overcommitted, the compulsively overachieving, and the constantly self-critical."
--Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
"In Toxic Productivity, Israa Nasir delivers a powerful wake-up call for anyone caught in the relentless cycle of hustle culture. Nasir's wisdom helps readers identify the deep-seated beliefs driving their overwork and offers actionable strategies to reclaim their time, energy, and sense of self. It's an essential read for anyone ready to stop running on the hamster wheel of achievement and start living a life that truly matters. This book doesn't just challenge the norms; it revolutionizes the way we think about productivity and self-worth."
--Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism
"Do you obsess over 'making the most' of your free time? Does resting stress you out? Do you struggle with prioritizing self-care? If so, Toxic Productivity is the book you need right now! Discover how to reject hustle culture's relentless demands, silence your inner critic, and reclaim productivity on your own terms."
--Alison Seponara, MS, LPC, @theanxietyhealer, author, and co-host of The Anxiety Chicks Podcast
"Motion and progress are correlated, but imperfectly; it is easy to work very hard and stay in the same place. In this insightful look at why we attend so much to what we're doing instead of where it is taking us, Nasir reminds us of the importance of getting off the hedonic treadmill and making deliberate choices about where we spend our energy."
--Matt Walleart, author of Start at the End
"In Toxic Productivity, Israa Nasir shows how hustle culture has hijacked our ability to live meaningful, connected lives, and offers expert guidance for reclaiming our time. A must-read for overachievers, perfectionists, and up-and-comers everywhere."
--Amanda E. White, LPC, author of Not Drinking Tonight and founder of @therapyforwomen
"Israa Nasir has written a must-read primer for anyone that can do it all even though they know they shouldn't . . . this book will help them learn how to do what matters and take a step back from what doesn't."
--Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, author of 'Til Stress Do Us Part
"Today's pressures of having to do more leads us to keep striving and overachieving, resulting in increased rates of burnout. This book is for everyone who finds themselves wondering 'When will it feel like I've done enough?' Israa Nasir shows how to reimagine your relationship with productivity and reclaim your right to simply be."
--Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, psychologist and author of I Didn't Sign Up for This
"Toxic Productivity is essential reading for anybody who is feeling demoralized, burned out, or exhausted from trying to do their best or doing better than ever in their work life. Israa Nasir gives you her hard-earned wisdom about how to remain productive without letting that productivity become a nightmare for your wellbeing or the wellbeing of your family."
--Corey Keyes, author of Languishing: How To Feel Alive Again In A World That Wears Us Down
