358: Why We Should Undercommit, Embrace Mediocrity and Unsubscribe from Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir

Israa Nasir is a New York based psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a popular digital community for mental health awareness. She joins the show to discuss her new book, TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World That Always Demands More. We talk why we use productivity to cope with uncomfortable emotions, how to shift from chronic doing to being, how to change bad habits, embrace mediocrity and why we need to learn how to undercommit. We also talk about our shared love for jumbo jigsaw puzzles, dopamine menus, and tips for overachievers to find balance. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Go to tryarmra.com/BLONDE or enter BLONDE for 15% off your first order. Go to betterhelp.com/FILES to get 10% off your first month. Visit DrinkLMNT.com/BLONDE to get a free sample pack with any purchase Go to start.culinahealth.com to book your first session with a registered dietitian today. Visit qualialife.com/ BLONDE for 50% off of Qualia Senolytic and code BLONDE at checkout for an additional 15% off Visit article.com/BLONDE for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .