1. You use alcohol as a way to unwind.
If you work more than 40 hours a week, you’re more likely to consume “risky” amounts of alcohol. This equates to a minimum of 14 drinks per week for women and 21 drinks per week for males. Excessive alcohol use can also put you at risk of developing life-threatening illnesses.
2. Your output has plateaued.
If you’ve increased your hours without seeing a big boost in production, the long hours are likely lowering your output. According to a Stanford study, persons who worked 70 hours per week didn’t get any more work done than those who worked 56 hours. We aren’t wired to be productive at all times of the day.
3. You don’t get enough sleep and are tired during the day.
It’s a straightforward formula: staying up later results in less sleep and more weariness during the day. It’s difficult to calm your mind at sleep if you’ve been rushing through the daytime for long amounts of time. However, lack of sleep does more than make you grumpy. It reduces productivity and raises your risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
4. You’ve been down in the dumps.
You’re in the attitude of “live for the weekends” (unless you work on the weekends, too). Overworking can hurt your mental health. According to one study, employees who worked 11 hours per day were more likely to suffer from depression than those who worked seven to eight hours.
5. Your heart is also working overtime.
Workplace stress can cause the hormone cortisol to be released, which is harmful to your heart. As a result, you’re more likely to have a stroke, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, or even cancer.
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