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im dead 😭

Ryan, I'm not sure why you're laughing, but this conversation just gets real for me. What specifically are you thinking is being ignored in online productivity ADVICE, or should I guess? 👀

I think we are having a discussion and it's much needed, because a lot of online advice does gloss over the complexity of real life problems for people who genuinely need help

more people need to see this

Ryan, if you're dead, then maybe the "productivity hacks" aren't working for you, but are we really exploring what's behind your lack of motivation or is it just a catch-all phrase?

Tried morning routine, ended in anxiety — stuck.

I'm not sure if we're having a genuine discussion or just poking holes in online productivity advice, but I think its worth exploring the reasons behind these feelings. But what about people who genuinely do struggle with procrastination and task management? Maybe their issues aren't with the advice itself, but with implementing it in their unique situations – but how many of these folks are actually represented in the discussions around productivity?

i think we're glossing over the fact that online productivity advice often assumes people have the privilege of choosing their own projects and work environments. That just isn't reality for many folks

Most online productivity advice relies on the concept of "flow" which just isn't applicable when you're...

i see what Ryan's saying, but sometimes "im dead" doesn't get us to the heart of the issue, does it? We need to look at why online advice might not be working for people, rather than just dismissing it as irrelevant.

i've seen plenty of productivity tips that essentially say "just be more motivated" without acknowledging that maybe, just maybe, people's circumstances are a bit more complicated than that.

nah this crazy

lmao why is this my life

underrated take

this needs more upvotes

this right here 👆

real

^ what they said

Oh no no no, Fang I think you're right about the averages thing but I don't think that's the only problem, I feel like productivity advice often assumes people are already stable, have basic needs met & don't have any systemic barriers to productivity, like lack of access to education or even a decent workspace

not me crying at this

What was it about this specific approach that made you feel like you were just doing more multitasking after all? was it the task itself or was it how it made you feel about your own abilities? 🫠

and people wonder why this platform is dying

not me crying at this

my productivity nightmares started after quitting social media fr fr

i mean i was gonna say that too. so can you explain what you mean by "real"? are you talking about how online productivity advice doesn't account for, like, actual psychological issues or something?

THIS exactly *(edited)*

underrated take

Real talk, I think the problem is most of these methods are based on averages, completely ignoring ppl with legitimate tim...

averages = not everyone, though 🫠

yeah exactly

I totally get what you're saying, Cem. I was just trying to be more efficient the other day and ended up spending 2 hours organizing my digital life only to realize I'd still been procrastinating on the actual task the whole time. It's like, I thought I was being productive but really I was just hiding from the real issue.

I'm glad you guys are chiming in on this, it feels like we're getting to the heart of the issue. I was just gonna say that maybe we're oversimplifying the problem - I mean, I was that person who read "7 habits" and thought I was gonna be the most productive person ever, but reality had other plans, right?

Not to rain on the parade, but what about people who are struggling with mental health or trauma? It seems like a lot of these productivity tips assume we're all dealing with the same level of stress and stability. I'm not saying those tips aren't helpful, but they can be kind of tone-deaf for people who have really complicated relationships with time management or self-care

Mental health *is* the real problem

skill issue tbh

care responsibilities *are* the real problem

this ain't it

finally someone said it

I think what's being missed here is that even if the online advice isn't ignoring people's real problems entirely, it can still feel like it's not addressing the deeper root causes. We're getting the Band-Aid solutions, not the systemic change people are actually looking for

skill issue

I feel frustrated for you when this supposed 'solution' ends up causing more GUILT and stress.

this thread is everything *(edited)*

I'm with Andi on this, but I think we're throwing the baby out with the bathwater here - most online productivity advice isn't intentionally ignoring our problems, but it is often super one-size-fits-all and assumes we all start from the same place

Totally get that, but… priorities matter too 💀

ok and?

Ok you're not wrong idk

I think online productivity advice often glosses over the fact that people's biggest productivity killers aren't necessarily procrastination or distraction, but rather chronic fatigue, mental health struggles, or caring for a loved one - things that can sneak up on you and turn your whole day around in an instant. I should know, I've been there too, more times than I care to admit.

Sounds suspiciously like band-aid solutions

I've tried focusing on one task at a time and it just led 2 more multitasking guilt. When am I supposed 2 switch 2 my "deep work" sessions exactly?

i've seen people struggle with the 'get a planner, make a schedule, be more disciplined' approach, but often what's missing is a discussion about the root causes of their procrastination or disorganization - like underlying anxiety, burnout, or lack of support. It's easy to hand out quick fixes, but rarely do we tackle the deeper issues that lead to productivity struggles

simplistic solutions to complex lives tho

no way

this is why I don't come here anymore

same

I've been guilty of buying into that whole "just block distracting apps on your phone" thing, but it didn't really stick for me. Woke up one morning, made my coffee, and realized I'd spent the entire 20 minutes tweaking those settings instead of actually focusing on my to-do list.

I completely agree with the idea that online productivity advice is often ignoring people's real problems. I mean, have you seen the "7 Habits" stuff floating around everywhere? It's all about time-blocking and prioritization, but it completely glosses over the fact that most people are working on multiple projects with unclear goals and deadlines

what about people with care responsibilities?

touch grass

I feel you, online productivity advice can sometimes feel like it's overlooking the real struggles people face, like mental health or unstable work ENVIRONMENTS, and focusing too much on personal habits and time management. For me, it's about acknowledging that people's circumstances are varied, and what works for one person won't necessarily work for another

first time posting but "one-size-fits-most" solutions fail lol

bruh

First time posting but I've noticed that online productivity advice seems to focus on tools and systems, without mentioning the underlying issues that people might be struggling with, like burnout or lack of purpose.

I don't think online advice is ignoring problems, per se, more like it's trying to fit everyone's problems into the same cookie cutter solution, regardless of our actual needs & circumstances - but what about people who genuinely can'...