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IS WORKING LONG
HOURS WORTH IT?
by
Patty Kreamer, CPO®
You
often hear people say that they work 50, 60, 70, 80
(and sometimes even more) hours per week. Is this
healthy and productive?
The
answer is most likely no. The time that is used to
work overtime has to come from somewhere. Many times,
we sacrifice family time; but often times, we give
up sleep, proper eating, and fun! How healthy is that?
In the short run, longer hours can be effective, but
if you do it on a regular basis, you may be as little
as 50% effective during your regular work time (due to
lack of sleep and proper eating) and 50% effective in
the extra hours that you stay. Therefore, if you work
4 extra hours, you may only accomplish 2 hours of
work. It would make more sense to improve your
effectiveness during regular working hours by
prioritizing and planning your day, eliminating
timewasters, and getting organized.
So take a look at how you spend your time at work. Are
you being as effective as you could be? Do you plan
your days? Do you know where things are? If you
answered no, track your time for a few days and see
where you could find some extra time to plan more
effectively.
Here's
to simplifying your life!
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Patty Kreamer, CPO®,
owner of Kreamer Connect, Inc., is a Certified Professional Organizer®, speaker,
and author of “…But I Might Need It Someday!”
and “The Power of Simplicity” available at
www.ByeByeClutter.com.
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