We know, we know, it’s harder than ever to get things done these days.
Don’t beat yourself up about it!
We unpack how to reduce productivity guilt.

Or you make your way down an extensiveto-do listonly to find youve gotten nothing important accomplished?
The first step in reducing your productivity guilt is getting real with yourself and your day.
And even if your productivity guilt isnt work-specific, lets remember something major:there is an ongoingfreaking pandemic.

psychotherapist and founder of Manhattan Wellness
Nobodys working with a clear mind right now.
Doing the basics is difficult.
Take a breath,give yourself a break, and lets start fresh.
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How to manage productivity guilt
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Outline your expectations for the day
Like, what are yourbare minimum requirementsfor getting through this day?
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Were left with a vague to-do list that keeps getting things added to it.
Its because even when I only get half of those things done, thats 20 individual accomplishments!
Similarly, when it comes to productivity, we often forget all that we achieved.

psychotherapist and founder of Manhattan Wellness
[We should] look at what remains as a punch in of motivation for the next day.
Like, duh, itll always make your life easier if you get things done ahead of time.
Otherwise, get real with yourself over whether this is a matter of life and death.

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