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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Psychology says the reason you feel guilty when you rest isn't laziness. It's because someone once made you believe your worth was only measured by what you produced. - Silicon Canals

Productive guilt stems from childhood conditioning where love and approval were tied to achievement, making rest feel psychologically threatening and triggering deep-seated fear of worthlessness.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says if you struggle to relax on days off, you may be carrying these 7 "productivity beliefs" from childhood - Silicon Canals

Childhood beliefs tying worth to achievement often make adults equate productivity with value, undermining true rest and contributing to burnout.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why You're More Than Your Title

Fixating on a single title undermines self-worth; diversify identities and prioritize substance over external approval to protect confidence and resilience.
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