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Many turn to time management and productivity hacks to escape this overwhelm. However, Berkman warns against what he calls the efficiency trap—the idea that improving your productivity will lead to a better quality of life. Ironically, the more efficiently one operates, the more tasks and responsibilities seem to accrue. As you master the art of productivity, you may find yourself caught in a cycle of constant catch-up, where anxiety about unfulfilled tasks creeps back in, further eroding the time you have left.