Sounds too good to be true?
It really isn't!
In fact, studies show that after a certain amount of hours at work each week, the average worker hits diminishing returns for their labor.
Here are a couple of reasons this is true.
Family drain.
Does your spouse or family complain that you work too much? This puts strain on you when you're at work and limits your effectiveness. Cutting out five or more hours a week and spending it with your family will make them happier and that will make you happier too, enabling you to enjoy your work more and get more done.
A healthy home life helps ensure a happy work life.
Mental fatigue.
Remember the old saying, "All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy"?
After a certain amount of time at work, your brain goes on auto-pilot and begins to work ineffectively. Taking some more time to relax and recreate will put you at a higher level of performance when you do go to the office.
Get some exercise, take up a hobby, but take some more time off. It will help your work become more effective!
About The Author:
Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams.
To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on the subject of Secrets of Influence go to http://chris-widener.inspiresyou.com/ or call 800-929-0434.
Ashley limo service .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareThere are the golden rules that apply to time. If... Read More
Zak is my three-year old godson. He is the apple... Read More
Today, it is hard to open an e-mail newsletter, a... Read More
To work smarter all you need is the consciousness of... Read More
Many of the clients I work with in success coaching... Read More
Does it seem like there is never enough time in... Read More
Whenever I've worked on 'de-cluttering' my living or working space,... Read More
TIME MANAGEMENTWith the creation of the universe, God gave humankind... Read More
Almost everyone in business knows the balancing act between the... Read More
We are constantly inundated with routine (often boring!) tasks around... Read More
One question a lot of people ask me recently is:... Read More
If you're like most people, you want to get better... Read More
The concept of Mercury Retrograde is very well known even... Read More
Are you too busy to put yourself first? If a... Read More
It's amazing how many sayings there are in our culture... Read More
"How do you DO it?!" If I had a dime... Read More
What keeping time really means is...being on time!You know, there... Read More
Perhaps it is merely semantics, but an underlying problem I... Read More
When I was small, I have never considered the importance... Read More
I've divided my tips into two sections - 5 ways... Read More
We all know the harmful effects of overwork. People get... Read More
We are all born equal! We all have the same... Read More
As the song goes, this is the time to relax,... Read More
Want to improve your time management?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker,... Read More
I am an ordinary man - A middle class high... Read More
car service from Midway Arena ..Do you manage your time or does your time manage... Read More
Would you describe yourself as extremely busy? Do you often... Read More
"I find it interesting that the very cape I tried... Read More
Want to improve your time management?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker,... Read More
"There is never enough time, unless you're serving it." -Malcolm... Read More
One of the most challenging situations people face when planning... Read More
Handle small emergencies fast: When a small emergency does pop... Read More
Friends, colleagues, and clients are all telling me that one... Read More
As mothers we play so many different roles and most... Read More
"It's just been one of those days?I can't seem to... Read More
We don't realize many things we do until we draw... Read More
Everyday life can present us with opportunities to make us... Read More
Does choosing which time we do an activity really make... Read More
"Work smarter, not harder" is a clich? that has darted... Read More
How can you get an extra hour out of each... Read More
Balancing a family's varying schedules can be near impossible. Soccer,... Read More
Are you a worrier? Do you frequently spend time and... Read More
If you have ever missed an appointment, forgotten to pick... Read More
Work life balance is the new Holy Grail; that search... Read More
"Can you find four extra hours in your day?" a... Read More
How do you eat two elephants? The same way you... Read More
Any habit of mind or body that interferes with taking... Read More
TIME MANAGEMENTWith the creation of the universe, God gave humankind... Read More
As a business owner, wouldn't it be great if you... Read More
Many organisations view time management training as something they'll spend... Read More
Time Management |