Article title: Adapting to long working hours: Eastern wisdom and personal experience

As Arab societies, we face many challenges in achieving a balance between the requirements of professional and family life. Ancient Eastern proverbs, such as “time is golden,” which reflect the importance of time and hard work, are rooted in our culture. During my own experience in journalism, I realized how important it is to adapt to extended working hours and its impact on our health and productivity.

In the midst of journalistic work, tasks and responsibilities pile up day after day. You may have to stay longer hours to complete a specific report or cover an important event. But we must adapt With this circumstance to maintain the quality of work and maintain our health as well. In this article, I will share with you my practical experience and some practical tips that help us adapt to long working hours.

It's been a long and hard workday lately. After completing coverage of a long press conference and subsequent meetings, I found myself faced with the task of writing a complex report. Instead of resorting to quick fixes and their health risks, I decided to apply a new Eastern wisdom: “Patience and perseverance are the basis for getting through the times.” I organized my time and took short breaks to renew my energy and focus.

My personal experience taught me an important lesson: distributing tasks evenly over the times of the day can contribute to providing a rest perio