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Do you strive for a successful career and want to be recognized by others in your field for all your extra efforts or projects you work on? As it is admirable to be cherished in your workplace and valued by your employer and coworkers, it can become a behavioral addiction feeling like you have to work instead of enjoying your off time with your family or taking your dog for a walk.
Yes, you have to pay bills, eat food, and possibly support others in your family which can come from an income from a job, however just because those necessities have to be bought with monetary value most of the time, it doesn’t mean that it is what controls your life.
Addiction to work can cause you to overwork yourself in all areas of your life, to the where you aren’t present for family or friends, impacting your physical health, downtime, and mental health as well.
Signs you need to be aware of:
- Increased anxiety
- Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
- Irritability with others easily
- Hobbies becoming less important for an extended period of time
- Finding yourself working later or doing overtime frequently
- Guilt for taking time off
- Working to avoid coping with feelings or life’s crises
If you feel you are experiencing any of these signs, it is possible you may become or are addicted to work. If this is the case, please seek assistance in trying to get back on track by either talking to your supervisor, or coworkers about distributing the workload and/or a therapist who can help you create boundaries within the workplace.
If you are interested in learning more about workplace stress, boundaries, and personal growth that is congruent with your professional growth, we are ready to help.
