Every solution needs a problem...

Here’s the point - we cannot begin to propose a better way, until we have effectively diagnosed the problem.

The presenting issues - the manifestations - are merely symptoms and they are not the problem.

What is needed is a shift in our mindset and our thinking.

This is the only way to solve the problem of Toxic Productivity...

When productivity tools and techniques are harnessed appropriately - they are inherently creative.

When productivity goes toxic - it becomes destructive.

It destroys our health, our relationships, and ultimately it makes us totally ineffective and unproductive.

Toxic Productivity comes with a price tag

Toxic Productivity is being talked about more and more.

But, if you want a solution to this ever growing and destructive problem, you need to know where it comes from.

When productivity tools and techniques are harnessed appropriately - they are inherently creative.  When productivity goes toxic - it becomes destructive.  It destroys our health, our relationships, and ultimately it makes us totally ineffective and unproductive.

This is episode 27 of the Effective Podcast: Toxic Productivity - What is it anyway. 

My name is Chris Wood and I run Effective Faith - helping you to be more than just productive.  At Effective Faith our aim is to intentionally focus on what matters most, to resist the ‘productivity’ idol and to help Christians live effectively for Christ in their everyday work

Year Planning. 

If you think you’ve missed the boat on this.  I’m here to tell you that is a lie. 

It is never too late to map out an Effective Year. 

So, if you haven’t planned 2024 yet, or you haven’t finished - this is the place to be.

Most of us can read but getting value from it can eludes us.

I suspect many people who don’t read, don’t read because they get little value from the books they read.  If you don’t get value from the books you read then reading it is a waste of time.

So - how can you read a book for all its worth?

Obsessiosn are dangerous and productivity is something we can easily obsess over if we are not careful. Here are some ways to guard yourself against that.

Here are the blog posts mentioned in the episoide:

What is Toxic Productivity and where does it come from?

The Cost of Toxic Productivity - Part 1

The Cost of Toxic Productivity - Part 2

Toxic Productivity - A Better Way

Planning Overkill