Temptation may feel or taste sweet; however, giving into it can also come at a cost. A temptation to work long hours, rarely taking a break to enjoy spending time with family and friends, is a lure creative business leaders may face. In fact, from 1970 to 2006 the amount of time adults worked during a year increased by 200 hours.
Don’t You Deserve a Little “You Time” Too?
If so, you know how challenging it can be to peel away from your desk and take time to enjoy yourself. After all, as several famous boxers have said over the years, when you do what your competition won’t, you rise to the top. On the flip side, if you never take time to relax you can also “burn out,” something no one wants. Preview the below chart on workaholism and ask yourself if you could benefit from “stepping away” from work, even if only for one to two hours a day more than you normally do.
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Posted By: Denise Turney
Thursday, September 22nd 2011 at 5:10PM
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