\u201cRest is not a break from life.\u201d Stress expert Elke Van Hoof on toxic productivity, recovery at work, and mental disconnection. <\/p>\n
When was the last time you really let go? I mean, when did you completely switch off your brain? <\/p>\n
Stress expert Elke Van Hoof observes that we\u2019re always busy, and that\u2019s not a sign of engagement. It\u2019s a system that leaves no room for recovery. We live in a culture where rest requires an explanation, recovery is seen as an unnecessary luxury, and availability is equated with responsibility. <\/p>\n
This idea emerged with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, but it doesn\u2019t align with what our bodies need. Elke Van Hoof delves into the history of efficiency-oriented thinking, explains what toxic productivity is, and why simply getting more rest isn\u2019t enough to address chronic overload. She clearly distinguishes between fatigue after exertion and exhaustion caused by a pattern that just keeps going on and on. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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