Can being a hardworking overachiever backfire on you?

Mostly I obtain everything I want through blood, sweat and tears. I've done things that people are amazed at how I can do it and telling me how smart, blah blah I am or how diligent. I take pride in never giving up and working for what I want. But something about the way that Ive been going about it all my life has me really worn down. Less time for social stuff, others around you becoming lazier because you always pick up the slack. Some goals are actually not met due to fatigue or paralysis due to imperfections.

If so what are ways to reverse the bad aspects of a normally celebrated trait.

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Tatsumi · 31-35, M

Panic attacks from overwork. So, basically, if you don't mind feeling like you're about to fucking die 8 times a day, it's fine.

Take a vacation. That's what I think is the best cure. I get it; I've been trying to push myself as hard as I can, but my stupid body won't listen. >:| So, I think giving it a break is the best thing, and learning how to integrate down time into your schedule, too.

You can gain more efficiency by doing less. For instance, if you concentrate for an hour, you lose like 50% of your concentration from then on. So you have to take a 10-15 minute break after an hour, and you'll get way more done than if you worked through two hours with no break.

Callmewhatyouwill

@Tatsumi I've always been an over achiever and have never had panic attacks or only short times of stress.

Tatsumi · 31-35, M

@Callmewhatyouwill Well congra-tu-fucking-lations. I wasn't saying that always happens any time anyone overworks.

Some people are just designed to work constantly. Most people aren't. And I sure as hell am not.