When does working too much become unhealthy? Do you work too much?

The American economy generally operates on the assumption that the more hours you work, the better an employee you are. But increasingly, researchers and workers themselves are saying that working to the point of burnout can be unhealthy, unproductive, and even dangerous — and some are advocating for large-scale solutions that tackle the problem at its source.

Article here (via taxprof blog). 

Why stress makes it hard for you to think and work effectively, or how to be mindful

Is "mindfulness" just a new buzzword that in effect says "hey, quit getting side-tracked and pay attention?" Or can attempting to "practice mindfulness" make you a better, more effective thinker and worker?

The lawyerist asked the same question. (article here).