Having a busy schedule can lead to stress, and without winding down, your body will show for it. You may end up with a cough, runny or stuffy nose, a fever, and you may feel fatigued. This is your body letting you know that you're overworking yourself and it's time to rest.

Can you get sick from overworking your body?

But our bodies can't sustain that level of readiness for long periods of time. After a while, they begin to break down. That can result in anything from chronic headaches to nausea and insomnia or more serious physical disorders, including heart attacks, hypertension, and, of course, stroke.

What are the effects of overworking?

All in all, working long hours tends to reduce your level of fitness, play havoc with your diet and put stress on your mind and body. The result? Poor circulation, increased weight, heart problems, higher cholesterol levels, lack of energy, poor sleep, bad concentration, nervous conditions, depression, and so on.