We get a lot of feedback during the workday that can go unappreciated because of the pace at which we work. Stop letting positive reinforcement pass you by. That’s what the productivity dysmorphia wants.

Next time you get an email or Slack message thanking you for all your hard work, don’t just reply, “No problem.” Sit for a second and think about the message, whether it’s from your boss or a third-party connection.

Try to reconsider what you think of as “productivity.”

• It’s productive to get all your work done, yes, and productive to work out or devote a certain amount of time every night to your side job or hobby. 
• It’s also productive to rest. Relaxing...