Is productivity a scam? How to avoid burnout at work

from Quick Smart · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Do you ever feel a sinking sensation that you’re not being "productive” enough? It doesn’t just hit at work either, it can tarnish weekends with a weird sense of guilt. Hyper-productivity isn't the answer, that leads to burnout. So, how do we find a happy medium?

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