7 Alarming Signs of Overworking All Workaholics Should Look out for ...

1. You Are Making Small Mistakes

One of the most obvious signs you need to take a break from work is if you've noticed that lately, you've started making small mistakes. When you work too much and you’re tired, your brain is not able to pay the amount of attention that it's supposed to. This will cause you to make small errors that you normally wouldn’t make.

2. You Feel Overwhelmed

Do you often feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do on a daily basis? Do you look at your to-do list and feel like crying? It’s normal to feel tired from time to time but if you feel this way regularly, then this can be a sign that you need to take a break from work.

3. Your Social Life is Non-Existent

Do you have a social life? Do you spend enough time with your friends and family? If you've noticed that lately all you do is work and that you don’t have time for the things you used to love, then maybe it’s time to take a break. Just get out, go on a vacation and just start doing those things that you enjoyed.

4. You’re Irritable

Are you kind of cranky lately? If you've noticed that you’re always in a bad mood and every little thing annoys you, then maybe you should ask your boss for those vacation hours. Just take a break and recharge your batteries.

5. Lack of Focus or Creativity

You can’t have a high level of focus for extended periods of time, especially if you are tired. Being able to focus is essential to doing good work and if you've worked too much lately, then this will reflect on your performance. If you want to increase your productivity, then just take a break from work every now and then and take some time to yourself to relax and do the things you love.

6. The Gym Hasn’t Seen You in Months

If you used to love going to the gym but now, you feel so tired and stressed that you don’t have the energy to leave your house when you get home after work, then you should consider taking a break from the office. If you are too busy working from sunrise to sunset and you don’t find the time to do the things you love, then you should try to squeeze in a twenty minute workout every day, because it will help you feel more relaxed and even more energized.

7. You Don’t Have Any Motivation

If your motivation is at an all-time low, if you’ve lost your ambition and you’re not thinking of your long-term goals because you feel exhausted lately, then this is definitely a sign that you should take a break from work. Just go and spend some time with your loved ones, because sometimes this is all you need to relax and recharge your batteries.

If you don’t smile so often anymore because what used to bring you joy is now more like an obligation, if you suffer from insomnia, if you spend more time at the office than at home and if you don’t have time for the things you enjoy, then you should consider taking a vacation. Do you know any other signs you need to take a break from work? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

Sources:
lifehack.org
lifehack.org
entrepreneur.com