The Dark Side of Productivity No One Talks About

Over-productivity is real. And it can quietly destroy you.In this episode of Dear Young Person, I talk about something I had to learn the hard way: you can hit your goals, tick every box, and still be deeply exhausted.For a long time, I was running on my to-do list. I loved the feeling of productivity — finishing tasks, achieving goals, moving forward. On the outside, it looked like progress.But my body wasn’t having it.My mental health started struggling.And I realised I wasn’t just productive — I was overproductive.In this conversation, we unpack:👉🏻 The difference between healthy ambition and overworking👉🏻 Subtle signs of burnout👉🏻 Why rest is not weakness👉🏻 How to recover when your body forces you to slow downWork is a gift from God.But so is rest.I also share practical ways I’ve learned to handle burnoutFor the believer, burnout can sometimes be an invitation — a retreat with God. A call to be still. A call to tell Him how you really feel and embrace His rest.If you’ve been pushing non-stop…If your to-do list owns you…If your body is sending warning signs…This episode is for you.