the toxic productivity echochamber

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[@EveCornwellChannel]

no one: eve: hey besties

[@rozah5274]

so true bestie

[@rasigadhanya8952]

I love u💓

[@chloe-vx1ju]

BFF 👯‍♀️

[@niamhnolan5797]

Aint that right

[@stardropboy]

woo we’re stardust

[@Maisiewj]

Let’s just agree we all have a crush on eve❤️

[@itschesta]

YESSIR

[@najrenchelf2751]

You really gotta do me like this, huh? 😅

[@lizzym1112]

yes yes yes

[@kojoa.4397]

we didnt already agree??😢

[@koteswarris8949]

Guilty ! 🙋

[@mikesmic]

oh she CODINGGGGGGGG

[@joao_mata]

We need a video of Michael microphone teaching Eve how to code 😭

[@gabbykingmusic]

@@joao_mata Michael microphone will not sound scary to me

[@fabulesefantastic]

I love when a favourite KZbinr of mine (as if you’re mine lol) comments on another favourite KZbinrs videos hehe

[@benedictdwyer2608]

OMG TIS THE MICROPHONE’S PET MIKE THEY KEEP IN THEIR BASEMENT

[@scriptsh1tty729]

She Sublimeeeee

[@lucymoon]

the (teeth) grind is real

[@tiffanyb2113]

So real...I literally have to buy a new mouth guard every 4-6 weeks

[@johanna2804]

Broken night guard check!

[@samh7206]

@@nahqiv mine did too omg. Then I got hard plastic and it stopped, but I fucking spit it out everynight. So I had to get metal things to keep it in my mouth. So it was working, nice, yes. until I put it the dryer

[@lithiumsorrows]

The casual drop of “my girlfriend” has made my day. 💖

[@KazKindred613]

Sameeee

[@lesbiangoddess290]

Sameeeee. #forevasingle

[@harshitkumar9672]

I KNOW RIGHT!

[@sophiemorgan9233]

Fun fact about eve is that she’s never ... been relaxed ... ever

[@ileanarenoir9839]

Yes! It's just so nice to seeeeee!

[@elinanikolopoulou1769]

Same

[@kyliequah7041]

Love changes people ;’)

[@xanderkerber]

How does Eve manage to post a video directly addressing every problem in my life should I stop paying for therapy

[@grassgrees6728]

yes u should stop paying

[@aaishasair790]

hahaha

[@bluuebye1991]

it wouldn't be eve if she didn't reference the bee movie huh

[@EveCornwellChannel]

dammit

[@lesbiangoddess290]

Pffffft. 🤣

[@AksKhurana]

Eve can't call herself a KZbinr anymore. She's straight up a movie producer. Bangers after bangers.

[@lauramartens30]

The sheer JOY I felt when you said "my girlfriend"... CONGRATS SIS IM CRYING AHHHHHHHH

[@nouhailasafi6685]

Is she lesbian?!!!

[@paniznobahari4995]

@@nouhailasafi6685 yes

[@galataricketts3013]

Bi

[@monkmodemalik8225]

@@paniznobahari4995 no she’s not that’s a lesbian is a social construct

[@crispcinamonroll2310]

@@galataricketts3013 She said she didn't enjoy dating men and thought that that's what dating's like so I don't think she's bi.

[@yomi7105]

I suffer more from toxic procrastination than toxic productivity, guess there are different kind of people

[@KazKindred613]

For most people procrastination is a form of self-sabotage originating from chronic perfectionism. You don’t want to think about failure or rejection, so it’s easier to put it off. Getting started is the hardest part.

[@frankamodric]

@@KazKindred613 omg yes, you literally described me!!

[@nandanasudheer8017]

Same yoo

[@sorcellerie]

@@KazKindred613 i think you made my identity get out of my body and slap me across the face, this has no business being this accurate

[@averyboutte]

eve: can you tell im close to the conclusion of this video progress bar: only halfway through

[@EveCornwellChannel]

HAHA

[@bluuebye1991]

i live for the outfit changes in every cut

[@shelleytong3845]

eve comes back stronger than a 90s trend (and the editing--girl i love you so much)

[@_katharina223]

Love your comment!!!

[@connieb8196]

your editing style is so incredible and artistic i ADORE it

[@HollyJaneYT]

I discovered Eve in lockdown (aka years after she posted the majority of her videos). I'm in a completely different age demographic. I'm not even a lawyer. But yes, Eve is my spirit animal thank you for asking.

[@kirithornalley6123]

Oh pal, there's loads of us who are like "I'm not even a lawyer, don't even want to go to uni to study law, but yes we watch *every* video"

[@PuririElla]

Eve saying "my girlfriend" made my serotonin levels go 📈

[@bluuebye1991]

Eve i came here to procrastinate my philosophy essay please

[@gabriellemia6660]

Honestly that's such a mood 😂😭x

[@vaneeza7867]

Haha wtf I have one to do as well

[@teish8393]

Mines due in 3 days lol wtf

[@johanna38311]

omg same

[@siobhanmartin6014]

Saw the title and immediately clicked because I'm currently in a no motivation/no productivity rut. And it's exam season with one more week to go until Easter holidays.

[@cloudyo_o2792]

Omg same !!

[@Paula-tc3tv]

Yes 😭 I’ve been so unproductive these past weeks and feel so bad about it

[@florallucy2053]

The amount of safe comfort vibes i have watching eve’s videos is honestly troubling

[@Angelina-pr5hl]

"Spoiler: You're in it" Jokes on you. I already knew that. ☹️

[@Angelina-pr5hl]

@Hedda Knarvik In the toxic productivity echochamber😂

[@Ella-wx3xu]

Eve: my girlfriend Me: 🥰🥰🥰

[@dorothxx5236]

Taking a break from studying currently with coffee and listening to Eve talking about how toxic my mentality is ✨ Have a nice Sunday everyone!

[@sonamc7723]

same sis same

[@ananyasaraf13]

30 seconds in, and I am already marvelling at the editing

[@aticat9508]

Thank you for saying that productivity culture ignores privilege. Sometimes our best doesn't seem enough because we aren't privileged that's why we need to be more rational and be proud for ourselves.

[@WeronikaCzubek]

i think a big issue in our society right now is not perceiving "productivity" as means to an end but rather a goal in itself and this is precisely when things become problematic

[@cassandrazatka6240]

As someone with ADHD, going through their 4th online and final term of university and struggling to just keep putting one foot in front of the other to keep pumping out more stuff for my thesis...thank you for posting this. I’m so incredibly burnt-out. I’m so tired, but everyone I know looks up to me as inspiration to work better but I hate it. Don’t be like me kiddos, it’s not fun and I am physically and mentally paying the price for it. Sending love everyone ❤️

[@eugeniahanniffy2724]

I spend so much time thinking about what I should do with my time and being afraid of not being productive that I am not actually doing anything and get mentally restless fast

[@MJ-tc3qz]

the 'iNnEr GiRlBoSs' and the incoming bars of friday - what an edit that was

[@crumblecrumble99]

when i was a baby, i got many things done and was rather productive. i annoyed my older siblings with my particular and peculiar baby mannerisms, bawled all night, made people's day just by being adorable, and i was a revolutionary and an icon for other infants around the world.

[@azlifah95]

not me clicking onto this video after closing my essay word doc and wanting to scratch my eyes out. I needed this, so what if I'm not getting that A. I just need a pass.

[@bsra97]

Finally someone speaks up about the privilege in the productivity culture 🙌🏽

[@breezysh360]

I’m studying law in my second year now at Bristol because I was so inspired by your blogs that I decided I wanted to go to Bristol for uni. Thanks for everything eve!

[@anniemac7585]

Hey!! I’m thinking abt coming to study at Bristol this year and I’ve struggled to find people to ask abt it! Just wondered if you’d recommend the uni/the city? Thank you! :)

[@agnieszkarekawek4414]

She made me wanna apply to Bristol too haha now I'm a first year law student!!

[@AtlasM0th]

@@anniemac7585 if you’re in secondary school/college/6th form, I’d absolutely recommend trying to get into the Sutton Trust Summer School for Bristol! It’s a 10/10 experience and you get to speak to students in your stream of choice, fellow applicants, tutors, staff, so many people. I loved my experience with it, even though mine was online due to COVID (but they’re introducing in-person stuff again!) and it made me so comfortable in my choice with Bristol.

[@samburdis1917]

@@AtlasM0th I did the Sutton Trust Pathways to Law at Newcastle, and if you're interested in Law then definitely apply for whatever Uni you can. It was a great experience to find out more about the legal sector and completely confirmed what I wanted to do. There were meant to be visits to various legal places and work experience but mostly cancelled because of covid, but even without those it was so worth it Also it looks great on your personal statement :)

[@somerandomperson2492]

@@AtlasM0th if you don’t mind me asking, how much of the criteria did you meet? I go to a state school and I’m on for the grades needed to apply (I’m in year 11) but don’t meet the criteria for the other things (free school meals, being the first in the family to go to uni etc) and I’m wondering if I still have a chance? Thank you!

[@notleonskennedy]

i honestly need this rn. i'm currently on semester break from uni and basically have no assignments or other responsibilities until classes start again and yet i cannot enjoy this break because every day i am so consumed by guilt of not doing anything "productive" (which.. i am literally learning a new language by myself but of course that "doesn't count" bc i'm just doing it for fun). being surrounded by so much toxic positivity and toxic productivity online, seeing "15 hour study vlogs" on my recommended page every time i open youtube, it just makes me feel like is should put extra work on myself and i can't rest the way i should

[@merrybryson6789]

I 100% get where you are coming from. I’m at uni too and I found the transition for sixth form to uni so so hard. I feel like if I’m not crouched over a desk for like 12 hours in a library then I’m not really doing enough, trying hard enough and especially with the pandemic its so easy to feel isolated and not know if I’m going enough. I know that study-tube and all the videos on different study techniques with piles of colour coordinated handwritten notes that look perfect have massively affected me. Plus its mixed in with huge bouts of imposter syndrome and procrastination which for me acts like some odd neurotic self-defence mechanism (because everything I do is wound up with my self worth... so if i put it off it can’t affect my self esteem, if that makes sense!?!) . If any of those studytube videos pop up in my recommendations I select ‘don’t recommend again’! But just known you’re not alone! We’ll get though this some how and taking time out for ourselves isn’t bad (that’s what I keep telling myself!) xx

[@bluuebye1991]

i heard aristotle's virtue ethics and i glanced at the philosophy essay i should be doing...

[@felicityhealy6813]

Haha at least I now know I was not the only one that recognised Aristotle's Virtue Theory from my A-Level RPE course

[@johanna38311]

same

[@ataile]

when you said 'my girlfriend'... truly brings me so much queer joy...

[@miriamneves]

Something really important, that most don't talk about it. It feels like if you're not productive you're a burden to the society. And maybe, sometimes, we just need a time off. And that depends on the person, so we shouldn't be judging. Congrats Eve, a true queen

[@serenediipity]

i’ve been thinking a lot about toxic productivity and hustle culture with the way life slowed down during quarantine, i hope we don’t stress ourselves out trying to go back to unnecessarily overworking ourselves just because society tells us to

[@megan-x9m]

Who else clicked as fast as they could when they got a notification??

[@annamullan9377]

This is definitely something that needs addresses more! So many people promote extreme ‘productivity’ and it leads to guilt and frustration that ‘I’m not doing enough’. Sometimes taking a break or a step back is the most productive thing we can do.

[@boinkadoinkk]

I think it’s also important to mention the inherent ableism in the whole toxic productivity mentality. I live with mental illness, and it’s been *so* unbelievably difficult for me to stop beating myself up for being completely non-functional for a few months at a time. The guilt eats me alive :(

[@anajulianocera1406]

All of the pink gives me Legally Blond vibes and I'm living for it

[@joanpuig5947]

The message in this video is so powerful, a message which is rather unspoken of. Productivity is a mere construct, which goes hand in hand with peer pressure. As a student, the feeling of not doing enough or not being as productive as other students is in every piece of work I do. I thrive on peer pressure. But at the end of the day, it is toxic and damaging for one´s mental health, and for that, we shall break out of the productivity echo chamber! Well said eve, thank you for sharing such a strong message!

[@Me-ss2gq]

Therapy: expensive, might not work, not worth the hassle Eve saying 'my girlfriend': free, 100% expensive, my day has been made

[@meaganl124]

Yeah as someone about to enter the legal workforce, I’m definitely in this feeing. If you ever make a video about controlling these feelings in a legal context and how to balance life outside of work as a baby lawyer, I think that would be so fab! Happy Sunday Eve 😊

[@koenmeier8553]

Walking is quite productive but in a totally different way. Walking gives you mind time to think about things but do not let it carry you away. In the Netherlands we have a saying called “uitwaaien” and it doesn’t have a translation. However it comes down to going for a walk through a parc or forest or along the beach. In a city along the river if it has one for example. It helps to relieve stress that is created in our daily lives.

[@kermitdefrog9721]

Her editing is actually incredible. That intro was a full apple commercial type level

[@vaneeza7867]

I love how this video pops up on my feed at the same time I gave up on my history revision in exasperation. Cheers Eve

[@raidenmei2287]

rip karl marx he would’ve loved eve

[@aishapangandaman1277]

When she said "my girlfriend" i literally SCREAMED omg im so happy for her 😭

[@kokocute123]

30 seconds in and I’m crying. I’ve been doing my best to lose weight by going to our local gym at least thrice a week, but this week has been particularly hard on my mental health with so many triggers happening. I’ve been losing more sleep than usual so my body is always tired. I decided to skip working out just today so I can have a relaxing day by myself ☺️

[@mysteryY2K]

rooting for you!!

[@sofiap5580]

Damn. When Eve started talking about capitalism I realised I'll never fall out of love with her lol

[@augustine354]

Your vids literally get better EVERY time and they make me not mind that we have to wait a few weeks/ months between each one, love your channel eve❤️

[@samschiang]

the quality of your videos just keeps getting better and better and i dont understand how but im loving it 💚💚

[@matthew.angelo]

FINALLY we are waking up from THAT delusional 14-hours revision/study time

[@PetraXxo]

You’re so well spoken! I really enjoyed listening to you

[@jadelauren2269]

So happy that you're speaking about this ❤️starting to look after myself properly at last

[@alicerebecca2426]

omg the editing is so good

[@JudeKennedyATCL]

The dramatic irony of: "First let me talk to you about the like between capitalism and happiness" ADVERT PLAYS Me: 👀😳 Also YES A VIDEO FROM EVE!!! VERY MUCH NEEDED

[@tonitalks]

it’s can be so so hard to make sure you’re working to a healthy schedule in these times so it’s nice to have lil reminders that it’s okay to take a break and work at your own pace!✨

[@kyral4779]

I love how artistic her videos have gotten recently, she genuinely seems to be growing in a way that seems really positive for her life

[@kelsscott-otis1171]

yes!

[@GinnyAli99]

The timing here was incredible, me and my best friend were literally just talking about this while trying to work on a uni project. Since we've known each other we do our almost daily sessions of what we call "retirement" (tbh, very fitting considering what was said) which is really just playing games and being dumb, because we admittedly are both workaholics and it's a wonderful way to switch off. This was really well put, great job as usual Eve!!!

[@aaishasair790]

Your content is the best thank you for this video it was so nice to watch! also i have exams coming up too which ive been overstressing about so this made me feel a lot better. Also think its amazing how you linked productivity to privilege which is something not enough people take the time to acknowledge and is so important to understand xxx

[@ziintle]

The worst thing about not setting time up and being anxious about the work you doing is, you might end up not doing any productive work at all, instead keep saying “I should be doing something productive” even in your spare time, which defeats the relaxation purpose all together.

[@Emdoesstupidstuff]

You have no idea how much I needed this right now eve! reminding myself and anyone reading that it is okay to be anxious and burned out right now, and at any time. I am really struggling to sit down and revise for my university exams right now and THAT IS OKAY!

[@lianastovall7280]

this is exactly what i needed to hear, thank you eve

[@Bestmate121]

You seem so happy Eve! It’s so nice to see xx

[@sunnys9891]

GIRL - your 3 affirmations are SO important! I’m in love with the third one and am SO GLAD someone recognized and talked about it!!

[@itssyoufer]

yes yes yes! ¡ thank u eve, I've e always wondered if I wasn't productive enough whenever I saw all this videos of tons of hours being 'productive' and now that I'm watching your video I've become aware of this problem

[@tomvr4255]

It's really refreshing to hear about this from someone who I've looked up to for many years as being productive, successful, and motivational. In general it's good for people to aspire to 'greatness', of course it is, life is about finding happiness and if productivity is part of that then that's great! As you say the issue arises from placing unrealistic, mentally and physically unhealthy beahviours at the forefront and praising those as "the ideal" and something everyone should be trying to reach above all else. It's incredibly damaging and ultimately unattainable to live that way and calling it out helps people realise it doesn't have to be this way. Thank you Eve for talking about this, you really are a gem

[@drusilla3882]

So proud of you Eve. I came to this realization after living in Italy for 2 years. They have a much more healthy attitude toward work/life/happiness.

[@Annak3721.]

I've never been so invested in a video before. I have these thoughts on a daily basis, and it's a relief to hear this coming from someone else. I really needed this :)

[@ManpreetKaur-on2bs]

Your videos give me so much serotonin during these trying times. I’m only 26 seconds in and already smiling 😌

[@finnishgirl2371]

I took my time to watch and take in this video. Eve you put so many of our thoughts into words. Thank you for that. Your content makes me so happy. You make me so happy. I just love to be here, experiencing this important conversation and just your personality. I've missed you, great to have you back! 💖

[@Maria83118]

Eve, I swear your content and editing skills just keep getting better and better!! Love to see how confident you are! Thank you for words that I didn't even know I needed today!! You rock girl!!

[@msz9523]

this new format of short highly meaningful videos is LITT, girl you are on fire and I am here for it xx

[@lizzieong6394]

Thank you for this. Your videos honestly help reaffirm my Mondays.

[@amber5802]

eve... I’ve literally been experiencing the same thing this video is so comforting

[@petitoiseaudusoleil2517]

Omg this topic and your observations are hitting me full on in the feels. 😭

[@deepam9644]

I had a mental breakdown last night. The universe has blessed me with eve

[@millieevans4303]

i am so thankful for your content!! xxxx

[@igneale2346]

I'm glad more and more people call out toxic productivity. I still sometimes succumb to the fear and guilt for not being productive enough, but then I remember The Paradox: The less pressure I put on myself, the more productive I actually am *and* I enjoy my life, my work, my creative pursuits more.

[@jandeiparine7041]

i relate to this so much :( love you eve. thank you for putting what i can't, into words

[@apoorvapatwardhan]

Oh eve! I am so glad that you talked about this. Toxic productivity is a real problem, a problem that so many of us are suffering from. Thankyou for addressing this.

[@shyaammarcus]

it’s refreshing to hear you talking about how toxic productivity can be. I felt like a lot of YT is focused on being ‘the most productive’ but in reality, especially during this time, it’s important to just do what you (as an individual) can do opposed to what someone online pretends to be doing at 3/4am everyday. Plus like you said to schedule downtime in ftw 👌🏽

[@yesiam6084]

OMG the *irony* of bemoaning the woes of capitalism when you work for a corporate law firm...

[@Manaliiiii]

i get an unbelievable amount of serotonin from your videos

[@amandas5056]

Thank u for talking about the privilige factor. I feel like a lot of people think that if u just work hard enough u can get wherever and although u should work hard to get what u want in life that shouldn't be the whole purpose of ur life

[@fernmacfarlane2877]

I really loved this video, you inspire me. And yes to affirmations & manifestations ✨✨✨✨✨

[@CandiaHaywardChannel]

So happy you’re back Eve!!!! You’re one of the reasons I started my channel!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brimfulofbooks]

I didn’t know how much I needed this! The editing, the arguments, the outfit changes, just everything 😍

[@sakheicedcoffee9820]

this came at the best time as I was just feeling guilty about taking time to read recreationally instead of working ahead in my lectures. love love love your content and your editing is amazing.

[@advikasingh]

Okay, I think it’s safe to say that Eve’s video intros will never disappoint me🥰

[@amandine7914]

I just... love her ✨

[@itschesta]

i literally jumped with happiness and my mother knew that Eve posted a new video 🧍🏻‍♀️

[@barbarafiaschetti1781]

Omg omg! That's what I needed in my Sunday!! Love from Brazil, Eve!

[@newtoto6552]

we live for bon iver 🙌 love the message of this video warning people of the dangers and unrealistic of "the grind". Ties into mental health too, sometimes getting out of bed is a good day, the last thing you wanna see is people running 10k every morning with a laptop running a successful business like it's nothing. Hope y'all cells are making it through the days on this space rock

[@pienikoiru]

this is the best video ive watched in two years, thank you eve

[@alexioannides777]

Glad you’re back. Hope you’re doing well over lockdown Eve!

[@archiewood4042]

i'm working on my relationship with productivity and this helped!! giving yourself time to do something just for you is important!!

[@archiewood4042]

eve >>> 🙄🙄