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What happens if you overwork yourself physically?
Overworking yourself can have serious health implications. A study from University College London found that people who worked more than 55 hours per week had a 13 percent greater risk of a heart attack and were 33 percent more likely to suffer a stroke, compared with those who worked 35 to 40 hours per week.
What to do if you are being overworked?
Here are steps to take to manage being overworked:
- Set boundaries.
- Communicate with your manager.
- Complete one task at a time.
- Incorporate easier tasks into your workflow.
- Make meaningful connections.
- Use your paid time off.
- Practice relaxation techniques.
- Find hobbies you enjoy.
How do I tell my boss I am overworked?
Here are several steps you can take to tell your boss you have too much work:
- Schedule a meeting with your boss.
- Prepare what you are going to say.
- Provide specific examples.
- Focus on your work experience.
- Offer thoughtful solutions.
- Offer to help in smaller ways.
- Consider your goals.
- Remain calm.
How do I stop overwork myself?
Seriously, take care of yourself. Overcoming your tendency to overwork yourself usually comes down to paying more attention to how you’re feeling as well as to how people are reacting to you. Remember, you’re allowed to socialize, work normal hours, and be healthy. You just have to decide that you’re worth it.
Are You overworking yourself to get success?
Overworking yourself is a part of our work-a-holic culture that places success over basic human needs. We tend to ignore the signs that we are doing too much, and continue to believe that overworking ourselves will pay off one day.
Do you need help handling the need to overwork?
In Psychology Today, Dr. Bryan E. Robinson discussed several helpful tips on handling our “need” to overwork. The following are those tips combined with my own suggestions. Work mindfully and avoid multitasking. Focus on the work you’re doing right now rather than stressful future projects or past mistakes.
Why do we overwork?
The urge to overwork is common and understandable with many potential reasons, though. We as workers feel more uncertain and therefore insecure about our job positions, making us feel like our identity is in our talents and work and that we need that to survive emotionally and financially.