It’s the weekend and that means no work, no stress, and some time to rejuvenate. Right? If you’ve ever felt guilty about watching Netflix instead of writing an email back to your boss, then this infographic is for you.
Thinking that you’ll be more productive by constantly working is false. According to the infographic, the result of working 60 hours a week for two months is the same as working 40 hours a week, measured in levels of productivity. The mind needs time to refresh in the same way that your body needs rest after a long day.
Since humans tend to deprive themselves of these mental breaks, work is the number one cause of sleep loss in adults. This stress also contributes to 382 billion dollars lost in American business each year, as well as problems with personal relationships off the clock. Other problems that could arise from overworking are glaucoma, caused by temporary eyestrain, depression and an increased risk of heart attacks in working men.
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