Signs You're Dealing With 'Hurry Sickness' (And What To Do About It)

It is characterised by continuous rushing and a sense of urgency, even if there is no need for it. You may be racing to cross items off your to-do list, multi-tasking, or feeling agitated if you are slowed down.

Hurry sickness is part of the broader Type A personality complex, according to professor John Schaubroeck. If you are always in a hurry, you're also likely to be driven to achieve small outcomes, be competitive, and impatient.

1. Everything is a race for you. You treat everyday tasks such as shopping, eating or driving like a race, and slowing down cause you anxiety.
2. Focusing on just one task at a time feels intolerable. You want to know what else you can squeeze in.
3. You get highly irritable when you are delayed. You'll do anything to avoid wasting time.
4. You always feel like you are behind schedule. A day is not long enough for you.
5. Your impatience causes you to interrupt or talk over people.
6. You feel satisfied if you can check things off your to-do list.