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How to Overcome ‘Productivity Dysmorphia’
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How to Overcome ‘Productivity Dysmorphia’

You’ve accomplished too much to feel that you haven’t done enough.

Lindsey Ellefson
Lifehacker, 2022
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At the end of the workday, do you ever feel like you haven’t achieved enough, even though you’ve put out several fires and crossed multiple items off your to-do list? If so, you may be suffering from “productivity dysmorphia,” an emotional state that lies at the “intersection of burnout, imposter syndrome and anxiety.” Lindsey Ellefson, a features editor at Lifehacker and CNN, explains this modern phenomenon and offers advice on how to combat productivity dysmorphia with a few easily incorporated strategies.

Take-Aways

  • “Productivity dysmorphia” is the discrepancy between your perception of your productivity and how much you actually achieve.
  • Avoid productivity dysmorphia by creating a task list to stay on track and to remind yourself of all that you accomplish.
  • Take stock of all your responsibilities, and include them in your daily to-do list.

About the Author

Lindsey Ellefson is a features editor at Lifehacker and CNN. She covers myriad topics, including health, relationships and home life.

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