Taking work to seriously?

[HintBean]

Hi,
I'm an early career researcher and i am finding i am taking my work far too seriously. I am putting in more hours than required and taking the project (which I am not PI on) far too personally, to the extent of worrying about it (I do have more responsibility than I should have at my level).

How do I let go a little and distance myself from it?

Apologies about the typo in the title

Is the project benefiting you in any way? I guess I am asking whether there are personal benefits to the extra hours (e.g. publications, contacts). I am categorically not saying its okay to be doing extra but that has been my personal experience and what I see around me at work. I don't have answers but wanted to at least reply.

Can you talk to the PI about responsibilities etc?

Sounds like you are good at what you do and should think about are ready to take on higher responsibilities, ie move up the career ladder. I think this because you have a good sense of responsibility.