It’s okay not to be productive. Don’t equate your self worth with productivity!
You don’t need to associate your productivity with your self-worth. Here is why.
There are times when we are all afraid of being unproductive? With the creation of the ‘Hustle’ Culture; if we don’t end up doing something, we feel as though we are lacking or not doing enough. On a super productive day, when you have done everything you planned to, you do end up feeling extremely good about yourself. And on the days when you haven’t accomplished enough, you feel disappointed in yourself or down. This is a common experience that we all go through. We tend to associate who we are with what and how much we do, in a day or our lives.
We live in a culture that we have unconsciously created, where value, work, and accomplishments trump everything. An individual’s value is determined by his/her achievements and goals. But this is a gentle reminder for all you wonderful humans that you are worth more than the ticked task on a checklist.
Because of this culture we created, we have become so used to practicing, creating, or producing something or the other, we associate our productivity with who we are, but we are not built to constantly keep working. To live a full life also means spending time with loved ones, going to movies, and connecting with yourself. There has to be a way to step out of the productivity zone, tackle the unplanned challenges along and enjoy the good parts of life.
Being busy should not be a badge of honor, and productivity is not only thin that will determine your self-worth. The need to hustle to feel good can be a sign that you are struggling with low self-esteem or self-worth so you need external validation to feel good. Busyness and chaos coupled with goal chasing is a way one avoids sitting and thinking about current circumstances or what is bothering you. It is used to avoid feeling present and avoid deciding. Instead of focusing on yourself and being honest, you tend to focus on a task, because it’s easier to face.
But this is not a healthy way to live your life. Constantly working can cause health issues along with burnout and irritability. It is better to deal with problems and feelings when they come up instead of delaying them till the end date.
Here are some easy ways to remember your self-worth:
1) Talk to your close friends or family members and ask them about what they love about you, or why they enjoy spending time with you.
2) Look at yourself through the eyes of your pet or a child that truly admires and loves you.
3) write yourself a love letter. Though this might seem difficult to do but write the things you appreciate about yourself to yourself as a gentle reminder.
4) Give yourself 15 minutes a day to do whatever you want. But remember to do it guilt-free.
You need to keep in mind that taking time away from productivity more helps us become more conscious and intentional with the way we relate to ourselves. It’s hard to look at the good things about yourself but it’s easy to point out the bad things. Self-awareness is a time-consuming process so give yourself that time to do it. If you have any thoughts on this topic, drop a comment in the chat below and we’ll chat.
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