Beyoncé reveals she no longer overworks and has become more successful as a result: 'I now work smarter'

Beyoncé says her days of working tirelessly are over.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, a 43-year-old singer, once prioritized her career above all else, as she revealed in a recent interview with GQ. For many years, she followed the standard pop-star formula, which included attending red carpets, award ceremonies, charting singles, and going on stadium tours.

She struggled with insomnia, physical exhaustion, and poor mental health due to her work-first lifestyle, but now she prioritizes work-life balance and has seen improved success as a result.

"I used to push myself to meet unrealistic deadlines without taking time to enjoy the benefits of my hard work," Beyoncé said. "Many of us from the '90s were not taught to prioritize mental health. I had few boundaries and said yes to everything. Now, I work smarter."

Beyoncé said that even when you're already successful in your industry, it can be challenging to determine when to set limits, go at your own pace, or pursue a job that aligns with your passions rather than just for the financial gain.

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"Beyoncé stated that she only invests her time in something if she is deeply passionate about it. She added that if she doesn't wake up thinking about it or go to sleep dreaming about it, it's not for her. Furthermore, she revealed that she prioritizes her family and builds her work schedule around their needs. She only tours when her kids are out of school, and when she is not seen on red carpets or disappears until she has art to share, that's why."

Don't make a habit of overworking yourself

Neglecting your mental and physical health can be easy when you have a lot of responsibilities at work, as billionaire Bill Gates learned the hard way when he didn't take any time off while building Microsoft and now regrets it.

During a commencement speech at Northern Arizona University last year, Gates stated that he didn't believe in vacations, weekends, or the people he worked with should take time off.

According to Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at ResumeBuilder, the quality of your work is often more important than the number of hours you spend online in achieving success.

Haller stated to Make It last month that people are smart enough to understand that working long hours in an office doesn't always equate to being productive.

Building relationships, finding a mentor, and networking with a team can be beneficial," advised Haller. "Learn from successful individuals by observing their work habits and seeking their advice.

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