The Rhode to Health: A Podcast from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Toxic productivity - finding mindfulness amid the work-from-home chaos (season3-ep3)


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As many Rhode Islanders are working from home during the pandemic, an unfortunate side effect has been people feeling like they must be more productive because they have more time. There are more available hours to fill without a commute and extracurricular activities. But, when they aren’t more productive (because we’re all just doing our best to survive a difficult set of circumstances!) it leaves them feeling worse than they already do. How can we stop this cycle of toxic productivity? And how can mindfulness help?Special guest Vanessa Weiner, executive director from Center for Resilience joins the BCBSRI behavioral health team including Rena Sheehan, managing director of clinical integration; Sarah Fleury, manager of behavioral health; and Rosaly Cuevas, behavioral health program manager for a discussion about not being so hard on yourself and how to use mindfulness to focus on what's important.
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The Rhode to Health: A Podcast from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandBy Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island