A study finding for those of you burning the midnight oil (and I know there are plenty of you — and I’m guilty of it, too, lately):
Overworking (working more than 11 hours a day) doubles your likelihood of becoming depressed compared to people who work 7 to 8 hours a day.
Perhaps take this as a wake-up call to get more balance in your life.
Leave a Comment January 26, 2012
Would you believe sucking up to your boss is beneficial to your well-being?
Besides possibly helping you further your career more quickly, ingratiating yourself to your superior may help you avoid the depression, tension and emotional exhaustion you may experience at the workplace when ignored by your colleagues, says a study published in the Journal of Management Studies.
Kind of makes you want to pick up a latte for boss lady tomorrow morning, doesn’t it?
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2 Comments June 13, 2011
That pal at the office you go to grab coffee with every morning? Or that one you know you can confide in when your boss drives you batty? They often feel like lifesavers, especially when things are insane at the office, and it turns out they may be helping increase your lifespan.
According to a study from Tel Aviv University, the social support you get from coworkers at work is linked to reduced risk of death over a 20-year period. Buddies with the boss? This relationship showed no similar benefits to your health.
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2 Comments May 12, 2011