Overworking: How to identify its Impact and How to Get Rid of It

Many companies encourage overworking and employees feel that they are in a race to achieve more, and might get fired otherwise.

• Our need to be 'well-off' socially distorts our thinking.
• Many of us are aggressively and passionately attracted to money, and not the simple joys of life.
• We need to change our priorities and work towards happiness, not accumulating wealth or indulging in consumerism.

We forgot long ago that health is more important than money.

• Sleep deprivation and heart disease are the two most common and serious health issues due to overworking.
• Other common physical and mental problems due to overworking are high blood pressure, migraines and ulcers.
• Many of these are related to stress and anxiety and result in a lack of focus, fatigue and burnout.

1. Sticking to a rigid schedule: Make your to-do list and stick to it. Prioritize your important tasks that provide maximum impact, and leave the stuff like replying to emails, or reviewing drafts to some other day.
2. Exercise: Doing regular exercise produces important chemicals in the body like endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, improving our health and mood in numerous ways.
3. Me Time: Bring your mind at ease by sitting and relaxing, doing absolutely nothing. These techniques of self-care, like meditation or not doing anything particular, helps us balance our mind, body and soul.