Times are tough, and many of us responding to our anxiety by working harder and longer.
Here are the seven unhealthiest habits of workaholics, according to George Griffing, professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University.
- Forgetting to relax.
- Eating on the go.
- Putting off sleep for work.
- Not making time for exercise.
- Working even when sick.
- Drinking too much.
- Skipping annual medical checkups.
If you recognize yourself in the list above, it may be time for a dose of self-care!
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Karen Leland is the bestselling author of seven books, including the recently released Time Management in an Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day and Watercooler Wisdom: How Smart People Prosper in the Face of Conflict, Pressure and Change. She is the co-creator of the Productivity Pad™ product line and a columnist for The Huffington Post. Karen has written for Women’s Day, Self, The Los Angeles Times and others. She can be reached at www.timetamer.com.
How are you balancing hard work with healthy self-care? Share your advice in the discussion below!
i use a combo of shea butter and aloe vera moisturizer. Works great. I use shea butter on my lips, around my eyes and nose (dry areas), My father swears by vasoline.
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
Don’t forget about putting family lower than work on the priority list. It took some serious family shake-ups before I saw the light. If only I could go back and reclaim that lost time…….it’s my biggest regret. I can’t even remember what I was working on 6 days a week/12 hours a day but it wasn’t as important as my husband and children.