overwork

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However, extended periods of overwork had the opposite impact, lowering mental sharpness and making it harder to stay productive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

UFO contends that there has not been enough progress made on issues such as "avoiding overwork" and lengthening redundancy notice periods.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

She says she threw out her back and realized her overwork created physical strain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

She mentions the Japanese word karoshi, a term that means death from overwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

"You don't want to overwork yourself, young feller," he said blandly.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison