When your productivity takes a nosedive, it adds stress and anxiety, as you don’t have enough time to accomplish your goals and do what really matters to you. Understanding why your productivity is flailing will help you get back on track.

The idea is simple: ask “why” 5 times, until you get to the root cause of your issue. It’s not dissimilar to a kid who exasperates their parents by continually repeating “why”… but the benefits can be transformative!