How to Save Yourselfbr From Toxic Productivity.br Toxic productivity, aka workaholism, is essentially an unhealthy desire to constantly be productive. .br According to businessbr coach Simone Milasas,br those afflicted by toxicbr productivity “feel like abr failure” if they’re notbr being productive. .br If you are dealing withbr toxic productivity, here arebr five ways to save yourself. .br 1. Fight the urge to ask “what should I be doingbr right now?” and learn to take a well-deserved break. .br 2. Recognize that others are not as aware asbr you think they are of the extra work being done.br 3. Schedule time for self-care.br 4. Remember that you can be committedbr to your job without it being your “sole identity.”.br 5.