Working 24/7? Read this! August 8, 2012My CareerOff

Ever feel consumed by endless workdays?

You’re not alone. Nearly 20 percent of Little PINK Book’s recent event attendees said they work 60 or more hours, weekly.

How can you stop working round the clock?

“First, decide you are not juggling, you’re orchestrating,” says Tevis Trower, founder of Balance Integration Corporation. “Give yourself a position of grace and dignity by visualizing what you want your day to look like.”

“Instead of feeling hopeless about our efforts to have it all, we should frequently redefine it.”

Have a clear cut-off at the end of each day that you determine at the start of each day, she adds.

Companies have found working 60 hours or more results in counter productiveness in the long run. “The trick is to manage what’s non-negotiable to you, around your commitments,” says Trower.

We have a natural instinct to cram our to-do lists, but be realistic when planning your time. Trower also recommend overseeing projects in “real-time” to be more aware of approaching deadlines. This also helps to allocate time for future projects.

Ultimately, it’s not about how long you’re at your desk. It’s what you achieve while you’re there. Think you’re headed for a career setback if you don’t work all hours?

Take a cue from Sheryl Sandberg, who leaves work at 5:30 p.m. Facebook’s COO was also recently named the first female on their board. Now that’s time well spent!

Bonus PINK Link: You know to balance busy days, but here’s how to manage sleepless nights.

Minute Mentor: Watch how a Millionaire Mom balances Life/Work.

How many hours do you?

By Shaina Ali

“Be mindful of how you approach time. Watching the clock is not the same as watching the sunrise.” Sophia Bedford-Pierce

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