So this semester, try to let yourself breathe a bit. Notice when you feel the urge to continuously “do,” and combat it. After all, there is an opportunity cost to optimization — enjoying your life.

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Natalie Dattilo, a psychologist at Harvard ... signs of toxic productivity are: Constantly feeling on the go and never having enough time: This relentless pace can lead to chronic stress and ...

Sometimes, that's actually the case. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I've found that one of the most toxic types of relationships often starts out like a fairy tale romance novel. The biggest ...