Quiet quitting, lying flat, and so many other workplace trends we have heard of in the past few years. But now, there are advocates for another possible trend: 'slow productivity.'

Cal Newport, who encapsulated the concept in his new book aptly titled&nbsp;Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, argues that going slow on work is something that helped greats like scientist Marie Curie. The author is famous for his past works like&nbsp;A World Without Email and Deep Work: Rules for Success in a Distracted World.

<h2>So, what is slow productivity?</h2>

Don't get misled by the term 'slow productivity' here. It is not about being lazy, but means staying away from the gadgets and processes that are distracting us from actually pursuing something meaningful over a longer term that could result in seminal works in various fields.

Newport, a computer scientist by profession, describes slow productivity broadly as doing fewer things, working at a natural pace and obsessing over quality over quantity.&nbsp;

He notes that Marie Curie took time away in the French countryside to rest and reflect, before continuing with her decades of research.

In today's world, however, we end up doing a number of things that do not really add up to our productivity,&nbsp;attending meetings in person or over video calls like Teams, Zoom, or Google Hangout; writing or answering emails and instant messages on WhatsApp, and doomscrolling social media sites like Instagram or Facebook, or sharing updates or opinions on X or Twitter.

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These essentially prevent deep work, another concept advocated by Newport in his previous book.

This, what Newport calls 'performative busyness', especially affects knowledge workers, people who think and resolve problems, rather than making a product or directly serving others.

Newport quoted a researcher in his book who described productivity as "working all the time," said a write-up on his book in Nature magazine.

<h2>Avoid pseudo-activity or pseudo-productivity</h2>

According to Newport, the work-from-home trend introduced during the Covid pandemic also came with 'pseudo-activity' or pseudo-productivity, which basically involves finishing "lengthy to-do lists rather than focusing on tasks that require deeper thinking and reflection."

The ubiquitous presence of computers, laptops and smartphones led to the "toll of exhaustion&nbsp;and burnout", according to Newport.

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While citing examples from various walks of life such as the poet Maya Angelou&nbsp;and scientist Richard Feynman, Newport advocates that peace of mind is the most important for creative work.&nbsp; 
 
His main tips for slow productivity include limiting daily goals while creating long-term plans for major goals, taking your time, and avoiding meetings on Mondays.

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Quiet quitting, lying flat, and so many other workplace trends we have heard of in the past few years. But now, there are advocates for another possible trend: 'slow productivity.

Quiet quitting, lying flat, and so many other workplace trends we have heard of in the past few years. But now, there are advocates for another possible trend: 'slow productivity.' Cal Newport, who encapsulated the concept in his new book aptly titled Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, argues that going slow on work is something that helped greats like scientist Marie Curie. The author is famous for his past works like A World Without Email and Deep Work: Rules for Success in a Distracted World. So, what is slow productivity? Don't get misled by the term 'slow productivity' here. It is not about being lazy, but means staying away from the gadgets and processes that are distracting us from actually pursuing something meaningful over a longer term that could result in seminal works in various fields. Newport, a computer scientist by profession, describes slow productivity broadly as doing fewer things, working at a natural pace and obsessing over quality over quantity. He notes that Marie Curie took time away in the French countryside to rest and reflect, before continuing with her decades of research. In today's world, however, we end up doing a number of things that do not really add up to our productivity, attending meetings in person or over video calls like Teams, Zoom, or Google Hangout; writing or answering emails and instant messages on WhatsApp, and doomscrolling social media sites like Instagram or Facebook, or sharing updates or opinions on X or Twitter. Also read: Cancer screening: Americans spend a whopping $43 billion every year, says study These essentially prevent deep work, another concept advocated by Newport in his previous book. This, what Newport calls 'performative busyness', especially affects knowledge workers, people who think and resolve problems, rather than making a product or directly serving others. Newport quoted a researcher in his book who described productivity as "working all the time," said a write-up on his book in Nature magazine. Avoid pseudo-activity or pseudo-productivity According to Newport, the work-from-home trend introduced during the Covid pandemic also came with 'pseudo-activity' or pseudo-productivity, which basically involves finishing "lengthy to-do lists rather than focusing on tasks that require deeper thinking and reflection." The ubiquitous presence of computers, laptops and smartphones led to the "toll of exhaustion and burnout", according to Newport. Also watch: Study: 'Busy Braggers' tend to be less likeable among peers While citing examples from various walks of life such as the poet Maya Angelou and scientist Richard Feynman, Newport advocates that peace of mind is the most important for creative work. His main tips for slow productivity include limiting daily goals while creating long-term plans for major goals, taking your time, and avoiding meetings on Mondays. (With inputs from agencies)

Slow productivity: Can it become a new workplace trend? This computer scientist makes strong case

It’s not what we think after all! Tom Holland is not going for a year-long break but has already completed 80 per cent of it. In a new interview, the&nbsp;Spider-Man actor revealed that he’s already through eight months of his year-long break amid not-so-great reviews of&nbsp;The Crowded Room, his latest outing. Speaking about how much this role has drained him physically, Tom said filming for Apple TV+ crime thriller series The Crowded Room was brutal.&nbsp;

<h2>Tom Holland decided to go on a break after an exhausting filming schedule of The Crowded Room</h2>

His year-long break comment came at a time when The Crowded Room started earning negative reviews. However, he said that it had nothing to do with the nature of reviews and he genuinely needs a break. Tom revealed that he made the choice of going on a break after wrapping The Crowded Room filming last year. This means he is already through with a major portion of his hiatus.&nbsp;

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Tom clarified, “It’s so funny. Obviously, The Crowded Room came out. We didn’t have very favourable reviews. So the press story was that I have taken this year off because of the reviews. But I’m eight months into my year off. I’ve been chilling at home in London, going to Grand Prixes, playing golf…”

Tom also thanked his fans and said, “I would like to say a massive thank you to my fans, and the people that have seen the show because we’re at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. I feel so grateful that I have a wonderful community of people that support me and are there for me, so I’m honoured and really excited for the rest of the show to come out.”

<h2>Tom Holland's character in The Crowded Room</h2>

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The Spider-Man actor plays&nbsp;a young man in The Crowded Room, who is arrested in the summer of 1979 due to his involvement in a shooting at Rockefeller Center in New York City. On how the show drained him, Tom said, “I’m no stranger to hard work. I’ve lived by the idea that hard work is good work. Then again, the show did break me. There did come a time when I needed a break and disappeared and went to Mexico for a week and had time on a beach and laid low. I’m now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was. I am excited to see how it turns out. I feel like our hard work wasn’t in vain.”

<h2>The actor had a meltdown during the show's production</h2>

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The show also led to a “bit of a meltdown” in his personal life. “I was seeing myself in [the character], but in my personal life. I remember having a bit of a meltdown at home and thinking, like, ‘I’m going to shave my head. I need to shave my head because I need to get rid of this character.’ And, obviously, we were mid-shooting, so I decided not to… It was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.”

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It’s not what we think after all! Tom Holland is not going for a year-long break but has already completed 80 per cent of it. In a new interview, the Spider-Man actor revealed that he’s already through eight months of his year-long break amid not-so-great reviews of The Crowded Room, his latest outing.

It’s not what we think after all! Tom Holland is not going for a year-long break but has already completed 80 per cent of it. In a new interview, the Spider-Man actor revealed that he’s already through eight months of his year-long break amid not-so-great reviews of The Crowded Room, his latest outing. Speaking about how much this role has drained him physically, Tom said filming for Apple TV+ crime thriller series The Crowded Room was brutal. Tom Holland decided to go on a break after an exhausting filming schedule of The Crowded Room His year-long break comment came at a time when The Crowded Room started earning negative reviews. However, he said that it had nothing to do with the nature of reviews and he genuinely needs a break. Tom revealed that he made the choice of going on a break after wrapping The Crowded Room filming last year. This means he is already through with a major portion of his hiatus. Tom clarified, “It’s so funny. Obviously, The Crowded Room came out. We didn’t have very favourable reviews. So the press story was that I have taken this year off because of the reviews. But I’m eight months into my year off. I’ve been chilling at home in London, going to Grand Prixes, playing golf…” Tom also thanked his fans and said, “I would like to say a massive thank you to my fans, and the people that have seen the show because we’re at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. I feel so grateful that I have a wonderful community of people that support me and are there for me, so I’m honoured and really excited for the rest of the show to come out.” Tom Holland's character in The Crowded Room The Spider-Man actor plays a young man in The Crowded Room, who is arrested in the summer of 1979 due to his involvement in a shooting at Rockefeller Center in New York City. On how the show drained him, Tom said, “I’m no stranger to hard work. I’ve lived by the idea that hard work is good work. Then again, the show did break me. There did come a time when I needed a break and disappeared and went to Mexico for a week and had time on a beach and laid low. I’m now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was. I am excited to see how it turns out. I feel like our hard work wasn’t in vain.” The actor had a meltdown during the show's production The show also led to a “bit of a meltdown” in his personal life. “I was seeing myself in [the character], but in my personal life. I remember having a bit of a meltdown at home and thinking, like, ‘I’m going to shave my head. I need to shave my head because I need to get rid of this character.’ And, obviously, we were mid-shooting, so I decided not to… It was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.” The Crowded Room is now streaming on Apple TV+. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Almost seven months after a flyover in India’s eastern state of West Bengal collapsed and claimed as many as 27 lives, yet another under-construction flyover in Hooghly district has collapsed. A portion of the flyover in Hooghly’s Mogra collapsed on Sunday morning. While no one was injured in the incident, a boulder was stuck beneath the rubble. The driver of the boulder escaped unhurt, as he was not present inside the vehicle at the time of the collapse. When the girder of the flyover collapsed, no vehicles were present under the flyover, except for a motorcycle. The incident occurred around 9.30 am IST in the morning and left the locals in a panic. "A major tragedy has been averted. This is a very densely populated area. Luckily, the collapse took place on a Sunday morning, hence there were no people underneath. Had it been a working day, several would have been left dead," said Dibyendu Malakar, a local, who resides adjacent to the flyover. Meanwhile, the officials of the district police of Hooghly are carrying out a search to check whether anyone or any other vehicles are stuck under the debris. Immediately, railway officials rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. A committee of experts and engineers has been set up to probe into the collapse and find out the cause. However, locals allege that the railway authorities did not take adequate security measures while constructing the flyover.

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