Your family. Is your work so important that you would rather risk a divorce and wreck your relationship with your children rather than cut back on your work? Your health. Are you willing to get a stress-related disease and possibly die before retirement because your work is so important? Enjoyment and peace of mind. Workaholics often claim they work so much because they enjoy their work. But if you focus on only one type of enjoyment, you are likely to miss out on the happiness and peace of mind that come with a more balanced lifestyle, with time to nurture meaningful relationships and savor simple pleasures. Money. What’s the point of having so much wealth if you don’t have time to enjoy it? If you are doing it for the sake of those you love, remember that the gift of time is worth more than the gift of money. Once you have a firm determination to tackle your work addiction, the following steps can help:
If you have trouble turning down assignments, you may benefit from reading How to Stop Being a People Pleaser and How to Break the “Nice Guy” Stereotype.
