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Workaholism
There are those among us that are destined to fall into the trap that society sets up. Through praise, recognition, monetary rewards and peer gratification some people build a reputation for being the best at their job. Eventually feelings of self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence come totally from the job. The job turns into a fix to alter feelings just as any other addiction.
When emotions get altered by outside elements, and the result is pleasurable to us, we want to repeat the experience again and again. Some people repeat the same thing over and over again without consideration of any other part of their life. Family, friends, and outside interests are forgotten in the pursuit of the work place and the pleasure attained.
And pleasure is attained at first. People see the dedication to the job, the long hours, the sacrifice and the willingness to forego all else to be available to the beck and call of the business or the people that own the business.
We are all well aware of the demands that a new business makes on the proprietor,
and in this era of small business, this is especially true. Long, dedicated
and focused hours go into making a business succeed. When the owner has reached
their goal and started to come to the place of relaxation, what prompts him/her
to go on?
The following questions may help you discover if you patterns
of work are leading to behaviours that are considered unhealthy and /or addictive.
Honest answers may help you put your life back on track.
- Do you have several major projects on the go at once?
- Do you find yourself always in a hurry?
- Do you drive fast from one place to another?
- Do you loose track of time while working?
- Do you feel anxious and/or guilty when you are not at work?
- Do you find yourself moody and impatient?
- Do you find yourself doing most of the work because others never do it
as well as well you or to your expectations?
- Do you often re-do others work?
- Do you feel indispensable; that you are the only one capable of doing
your job?
- Do you work irregular hours and/or a lot of overtime?
- Do you feel all deadlines must be met today?
- Are you unable to delegate work to others?
- Are you unable to relax and have fun?
- Have you given up other activities/pleasures for work?
- Do others take advantage of your inability to say "no" to work?
- Are your relationships and/or home life in jeopardy due to your work habits?
- Have you ever missed social and/or medical appointments due to working
long hours?
- Do you have difficulty starting and/or staying in relationships?
- Do you have physical problems caused by stress, poor eating habits and
lack of exercise?
- Do you have a strong need to control everything in your life?
If you have answered two of these questions with a YES you may have a problem
of work addiction.
If you have answered Yes to more than two you may want to seek professional
services to help you deal with issues surrounding work patterns and feelings
about work.
Workaholism and workaholics need special help to deal with the pressures that this addiction creates. Work is a necessary part of living. Like eating disorders and sex addiction. If you need assistance, seek further information on EFT and ERT.
Emotional Freedom Techniques and Emotional Release Therapy can be beneficial in helping to overcome addictions. Nutrition also plays a part in your recovery.
For a free 15 minute consultation contact:
Kallie P. Miller, R.N., EFT-CC, 1-519-471-6234. London, Canada.
Both of these techniques may be facilitated over the telephone.
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