Anxiety Quote by Katrina Onstad
“We know that our bodies suffer from overwork and lack of leisure: anxiety, mental-health issues - we're not designed to work more than about 40 hours a week. Our systems wear out and the quality of the work suffers. After 50 hours, it crashes and burns.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Myth of the 40‑Hour Workweek”, 2020
Human bodies need rest; excessive work leads to burnout and reduced quality.
In simple terms: Too much work harms health.
Key Takeaway
Limit work hours.
Themes
work‑life balance
health
productivity
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- corporate policy
- personal scheduling
- team management
Key Concepts
Occupational health
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations enforce reasonable hours?
- What personal habits protect your leisure time?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures often push beyond optimal hours.
![“I never got to play with Art [ Blakey], but he was kind and spoke to me a number of times. He said, "You know, the people who are working 40 hours a week. Those are the ones who are really paying dues. Sitting at a desk doing the same thing every day. We're really blessed to do what we do."” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8e3/jon-gordon-1655_art_i-never-got-to-play-with-art-blakey-but_1156100.jpg)
