Overcome the tendency to overwork !

 Tue 07 Dec 2021

Overcome Your Tendency to Overwork !

How can you develop habits that will help you create a good work-life balance and avoid burnout?
(1)  You have to start by understanding why you overwork in the first place ?
 Ask yourself:
(a) Are you just following the lead of your workaholic boss?
(b)  Do you think that working long hours will help you get ahead?
(c)  Are you trying to prove to others that you're a hard worker?
(d ) Does being busy make you feel important?

(2)  Next, make small changes to regain some control over your time. Try leaving work on time (or early!) two days a week to do something you love. Let your boss know that you won’t always be available after hours to respond to their emails.
(3)  And if you’re able, be selective about which projects you take on, prioritizing those that will help you grow. It may also be helpful to redefine your free time — it’s not unproductive time, it’s time that helps you recharge.
(4) Finally, if you can’t make the progress toward the work-life balance you desire, you may want to reconsider whether you’re in the right role or industry !
This tip is adapted from “Why Young Professionals Should Prioritize Rest Over Work,” by Marcello Russo and Ioana Lupu