The Intentional Advantage
The Intentional Advantage
Tanya Dalton
Why Working Long Hours Isn't Productive
22 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2019 at 5:00 am.
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You might be surprised to learn that working more hours doesn't always mean you're getting more done. Today, talking about how many hours you're working each week and how working too many hours can actually decrease your productivity. I’ll share some history on the 8-hour workday and how other countries and even some companies are experimenting with alternative models and finding a lot of success. We're also diving into the importance of taking breaks, not skipping lunch, and finding ways to be mindful so we're not just churning and burning through our workdays, so we can pursue what makes us happy and fulfilled.

 

What’s In This Episode:

What is holistic living

Historical facts behind the 40-hour workweek

How technology influences the hours you work

The importance of taking breaks

How to incorporate breaks into your workday