The Case for Abandoning Productivity Tracking Productivity tracking has become an ubiquitous practice in today's fast paced world.
We've invested heavily in apps, spreadsheets, and sticky notes designed to help us manage our time and increase output. However, this obsessive focus on productivity tracking may be doing more harm than good.
It can lead to increased anxiety, decreased job satisfaction, and even reduced productivity. The Dark Side of Productivity Tracking Productivity tracking is motivated by a desire for control.