174: Addicted to Productivity?
- S2E174
- 17:55
- November 24th 2025
Is it hard for you to unplug — even when your body is clearly asking for rest?
In this episode of Mindful Manifesting, I open up about a simple question from a friend that revealed a more profound truth: I wasn’t just busy… I was addicted to being productive. If your sense of worth is tied to how much you accomplish, how many boxes you check, or how “efficient” you are, this conversation is for you.
I explore why high performers struggle to rest, how society rewards “doing” over “being,” and the hidden emotional and energetic cost of staying in constant motion. I also share how to start unplugging in a way that’s actually renewing — not numbing.
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In this episode, I discuss:
- Why entrepreneurs often feel guilty for resting
- The dopamine hit behind planning and checking off tasks
- How “doingness” quietly becomes an identity
- Why some self-care habits leave you more drained
- The difference between productive rest and true renewal
- Practical ways to unplug and return to presence
Unplugging doesn’t mean giving up.
It means coming back to yourself.
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- How can I use manifesting to attract positive relationships?
Your host, Aryana K. Rollins, uses Cybernetic Transformation, systems analysis, project management, and mystical studies to crack the manifesting code.
Since 2005, Aryana has been a mindfulness teacher and success coach. She has poured this experience into her upcoming book , Mindful Achiever: How to Lead Your Unconscious Mind to Personal Growth and Success—a Missing Link to Manifesting Happiness, Success, and a Meaningful Life in Complete Alignment with Your True Self.
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Aryana K. Rollins
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