Feeling unproductive, exhausted, and low-key ashamed that you still “can’t get it together”? This episode breaks down why it is not a character flaw. It is a productivity crisis problem.In this episode of ARQIV, we use the science of productivity, cognitive psychology, and real corporate experience to unpack three different productivity crises:Extrinsic load – when your calendar, meetings, Slack, Teams, and constant interruptions hijack your day.Intrinsic load – when big, vague tasks make your brain freeze, and you cannot even find the first step.Interstitial load – the hidden background stress from caregiving, life admin, and open loops that quietly drain your mental battery.You will learn:Why your working memory has hard limits and how that kills focus in modern remote and corporate jobsHow the classic “unfinished task” effect and constant context switching shred your attentionWhy generic time management tips fail if you are in the wrong productivity crisisA simple 3-step system: Diagnose – Dump – Schedule to rebuild deep work, focus, and realistic energy managementPractical tactics to fix meetings, reduce interruptions, use templates, and design better focus blocksIf you have ever thought, “I’m lazy” or “I must be broken,” watch this before you bully yourself again.🔔 Subscribe for more science-backed episodes on productivity, focus, and everyday applied science and tech.💬 In the comments, tell me: Are you extrinsic, intrinsic, or interstitial right now?Follow me on: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575664544055https://www.linkedin.com/company/arqivhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7fbCzxXIoKmULJBSJAqwIHhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-arqiv/id1812339769Check out eleven Labs-https://try.elevenlabs.io/mi5cr8q36gejhttps://www.instagram.com/thearqiv/https://arqiv.fm