Toss Productivity — Rethink What It Means to Get Things Done

Leo suggests that many of our productivity hacks push us to squeeze every bit of output from every minute. But in doing so, we may lose what truly matters: purpose, rest, joy, and meaning. Instead of chasing efficiency, maybe we should focus on creating space for what makes life richer. Why “More Productivity” Isn’t Always Better • Being organized often just rearranges things without changing priorities. • Keeping idea lists might pull your attention away from what’s most vital. • Tracking everything can shift focus to results instead of the experience. • Always filling every moment with tasks can rob you of rest, reflection, or spontaneity. Leo argues that rather than constantly optimizing for more, we should question: What truly adds value? Principles Leo Uses Instead of Traditional Hacks • Simplify — shrink your commitments and choices so your energy isn’t scattered. • Focus on what inspires you now, not what’s expected later. • Do less, but do more of what matters — quality over quantity. • Let go of strict goals or tracking — trust your intuition and passion. • Accept stillness. Let waiting, pauses, and silence be part of your day, not gaps to be filled. These aren’t rigid rules — they’re reminders to slow down, reconnect, and work from your inner clarity. How You Can Try “Unproductivity” in Your Life • Choose one thing at work or in life that you drop, instead of adding one more thing. • Swap organized complexity for simplicity — fewer options, less pressure. • Build pauses into your day: sit, breathe, reflect without agenda. • Engage in work or projects that feel meaningful, not just ticking boxes. • Resist guilt when you rest — rest is part of productivity, not opposition. It’s not about doing nothing — it’s about letting your doing come from space, not scarcity. Final Thought: A Different Way to Be Productive If productivity is constantly pushing, maximizing, forcing — maybe it’s time to let it breathe. When you let go of rigid structures and flood of “shoulds,” you connect more with what matters. This approach doesn’t reject action; it reorients it toward what feeds your life rather than depletes it.