is because too busy working, do you often not come home? Or do you bring your office work home and do it late into the night? If so, be careful. Too busy working to the point where it feels like "addiction" can be harmful to health.
Too busy working because you feel like you are addicted to work is called workaholic (workaholic). People who experience this condition work continuously and cannot stop working.
A person who is a workaholic usually cannot control himself not to work even when he is at home or outside of work hours. If left unchecked, this condition can endanger physical and mental health.
Danger of being too busy at work
In addition to disrupting your relationship with your family and those around you, being too busy at work can also increase the risk of developing health problems in your body. you know.
Some health problems that arise due to busy work are:
1. The body becomes very tired
Too busy working can make you less sleep and rest, so your body will feel very tired. When you are tired, your ability to work productively and think clearly will also decrease. In addition, fatigue and work-related stress can also cause tension headaches which can further reduce work productivity.
2. Depression
Condition burnout or a tired body, a saturated mind, and work pressures can also increase the risk of depression. This condition can be characterized by changes in sleep patterns, loss of appetite or even increased appetite, and loss of motivation or desire to do activities that are usually liked.
3. Diabetes
Working too hard can cause you to experience stress. If left unchecked, stress will interfere with the work of the insulin hormone which functions to control blood sugar levels.
When prolonged stress is balanced by neglecting to adopt a healthy lifestyle due to being too busy at work, the risk of developing diabetes will be greater.
4. Heart problems
Workaholism can make you lose rest time and adopt unhealthy habits, ranging from smoking, drinking excessive alcohol, to adopting an unhealthy diet.
This can cause heart problems, such as heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias) and coronary heart disease.
Come on, Balance between Work and Personal Life
now, because there are so many negative effects of being too busy at work, you should start rebalancing your life in the following ways:
1. Write a list of activities
The work will never end. So, don't force yourself to do all your work at one time.
Determine how long you will work in one day and list activities on a priority scale. For example, work for 8 hours, rest 8 hours, hang out with friends 2 hours, spend time with family 6 hours.
By doing this, you will be able to manage your time better and not lose time with those closest to you.
2. Don't bring your office work home
Advanced technology does allow you to work anywhere and anytime. However, make a commitment to limit office work only to being done in the office, and home is a place to rest and gather with family.
Try not to bring your work and office problems home, okay?
3. Do what you love
No matter how busy you are, or how much work you do. Don't let yourself lose yourself. Always make time to do what you love. For example, take time on the weekends to read your favorite book, watch a movie, play music, or do another hobby of yours.
In addition to making your life more balanced, taking time to do things you enjoy will relieve stress and can give you new ideas.
Hard work is indeed good. However, don't be too busy working and let work take up all your time. Work properly and still make time for other things. Besides being good for your health, your relationship with family and friends will also remain well established.
