One of my bad habits is saying "busy" when people ask me how I'm
doing.Sometimes it's because I actually am busy, but other times it's because
that's what I think I'm supposed to say.That's what important people say.That's
what people who get say.But working long hours doesn't drive better
results.Never taking a vacation won't lead to a .So why are we so
proud to talk about how busy we are all the time?
In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study
to figure it out.They found busy people are to be of high status,and
interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs
about social .In other words, the more we believe that one has the
opportunity for success based on hard work,the more we tend to think that
people who skip and work all the time are of higher standing.
That's why we feel like we have to appear busy,and there's a real
that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, , and stress, then they're
probably a big deal.This culture of is making it hard for employees to
find work-life balance.According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged
employees is at risk of .
Personally, I'm going to stop saying "busy" when people ask me how I am.It
sounds self-righteous and sets the wrong tone.Phrases like "I have limited
access to " and "I'll respond as soon as I get back" sound like you're being
held against your will from working as to making the most of your time
off.
That's why we recently launched the Out of Office Generator,a free tool
you can use before your next long weekend or trip.You can share loud and proud
that you won't be checking until you're back.Managers need to think twice
about their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they
are.Leaders should take time off themselves and employees to do
the same.
46. What is a reason for the author to be in the habit of saying "busy" when asked
how he is doing?A) He just follows successful people's example.B) He is
actually proud to be fully .C) He thinks everyone should be to
work.D) He believes ensures .
47. Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status?A) Our status
can be attributed to our social .B) We hold the belief that hard work
leads to success.C) Our own opportunity for success never comes easily.D) We
find few people of high status have time for .
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