Name: How burnout makes us less creative
Uploaded: 2020-02-10T13:41:31Z
Duration: 4 min 50 s
Description: Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesign our workday around creativity -- not just efficiency.

Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesign our workday around creativity -- not just efficiency.

Rahaf Harfoush: How burnout makes us less creative

How burnout makes us less creative

Adopting old productivity systems for creative work leads to inefficiency; it's time for methods that embrace creativity.

Overworking leads to burnout, disrupting creativity and mental health, necessitating a reevaluation of productivity models.

Dismantling deep-rooted work myths and redefining success can liberate creativity, advocating for work systems that honor human rhythms.