Myths about Productivity on a Relaxed Schedule

Warning: the following are just myths perpetuated by Monday Mandates. Don't believe the hype.

Myth #1: "You must be a machine to be productive."

"I can just work for 36 hours a day and get everything done!" - said no one ever. In reality, you'll probably just burn out and need a nap.

• Learn how to actually function on 5 hours of sleep
• Discover the joys of time blocking, minus the actual blocking

Myth #2: "Productivity is just about getting more done."

Uh, no. It's about not getting too stressed about it. Like, have some fun while you're at it, right? Don't be like the productivity robot from space.

• Find joy in your work, sort of