119: Why Working Long Hours Isn't Productive

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 of the history on the 8-hour work day 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 work days, so we can pursue what makes us happy and fulfilled.   What’s In This Episode:   The interesting history facts behind the 40-hour work week How technology has impacted the number of hours you're working each week Why it's important for you to take breaks and examples you can use today What is “wholistic” living? Learn how you can implement it right away + increase happiness.

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