Take #21 - Burnout, Blur & The “Half-Work” Trap — How to Build Real Productivity with Contrast

That Digital Take

Welcome back to That Digital Take! This week, I’m gearing up for LA, the JUNO Awards, and Coachella (!!), but before I go, we’re diving into something every creator and entrepreneur can relate to: the feeling of being always kind of working... but never actually getting anything done.

Have you ever spent your whole day toggling between editing, emails, and Instagram—and somehow ended up drained, but not productive? SAME. This episode is for you.

🎯 Topic of the Week:
We’re breaking down the “half-work, half-rest” trap and how to escape it with a contrast-based productivity system that will change the game. I’m talking 4-5 hours of deep work, followed by guilt-free actual rest. No more blending tasks. No more burnout. Just better boundaries and better output.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most creators feel stuck in the “always on” loop—and how to break it

• The science behind focused work vs. scattered multitasking

• How to create a daily routine with high-contrast modes (deep work + deep rest)

• How I use tools like the Oura Ring to track rest & energy

• Real talk on ADHD, burnout, guilt-free breaks, and redefining success

• My personal experience with low-quality work and low-quality rest—and how I’m finally shifting it

🛠️ Tools & Tips Covered:
→ Deep work blocks (90-minute sessions)
→ Productivity habits that actually stick
→ Building a shutdown routine that ends the day on your terms
→ Fueling yourself with food, rest, and meaningful wins
→ Creating a system that works for YOUR brain, not against it

✨ Final Takeaway:
Productivity isn’t about working more—it’s about working smarter and resting better. Let’s stop living in the blur. This week, I’m challenging you to try just one week of high-contrast focus + rest. DM me your results or struggles—I want to hear how it goes!

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