Why Productivity Techniques Don’t Work.

R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness · Apr 15, 2024 · 8m

I used to wonder why people often give up on tough tasks. It's not about their productivity. In fact, focusing too much on productivity can actually backfire. The real issue is how they see themselves. If people feel good about themselves, they're more likely to keep trying day after day. Simple solutions like getting up early, rewarding productivity, or using productivity hacks might actually make things worse.