Why do we work hard when it comes to work?

We work hard because we strive for success. When we understand what success really means for us as individuals, and not how we were influenced by others, we can let go of hard work being a life defining attitude, and embrace the freedom to work just as hard as we want to. For more by Gayle Hilgendorff, click here.

Is hard work a life defining attitude?

When we understand what success really means for us as individuals, and not how we were influenced by others, we can let go of hard work being a life defining attitude, and embrace the freedom to work just as hard as we want to. For more by Gayle Hilgendorff, click here.

Does underwork create disaffection or overwork?

Underwork may actually create more disaffection than overwork. One study found that those who aren’t professionally challenged rated work satisfaction a 49 out of 100, while those who are overworked rated it 57.

Why do people get bored at work?

People go to work, do their jobs adequately, and go home. Employees have a great work life balance, and they make very respectable livings – and my friend is miserable because she’s a high-achiever and thus, bored stiff. I’m usually in conversations on the other side of this: employers demanding so much that people are stressed and exhausted.

Why don’t we know how to enjoy what we have?

Because just sitting there letting ourselves unwind is not working hard enough. We don’t know how to say no, because saying no is not nice. We don’t know how to enjoy what we have because there is always something better around the corner.

How can I stop being obsessed with completing tasks?

Rather than finish a task, people with OCD get stuck looking for a “perfect” solution. Anti- anxiety medication or antidepressants can often improve OCD symptoms. Many people also use cognitive-behavioral therapy or exposure therapy, in which they learn to slowly face their fears.