Burning the candle at both ends?

What can you do about it?

It often seems like we have no choice - if we won't do it they will find someone who will.
Maybe you're not aware of your full bargaining power.
It depends on how you package it.
If you complain, whine, cry, shout and stamp your feet, what do you expect?
You may not get much sympathy.
But how about selling what you can achieve and bargaining for a better deal?
Focus on the tangible things you have achieved and can do for the business in the future.
Make a case for being judged on your results, not the amount of time you put in.
This is the positive approach. Complaining will get you nowhere.
Stop feeling guilty for not being there all hours of every day.
Do your own performance appraisals - celebrate successful results, not hours worked.
Delegate and facilitate so others do more on your behalf.
Take time to think strategically about where you can add most value.
Avoid reactive, fire-fighting mode.
Say 'no' more often - but constructively - say ''Let me see how I can help you.'' and offer someone else's help or take an advisory approach, anything but doing it yourself.
It's your life after all!

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