In The Circle

22. How Can I Avoid the Trap of Workaholism and Overachieving?


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Today In The Circle, we are sitting with Kathryn who has an inquiry about workaholism and the addiction to more. Kathryn asks… How can I avoid the trap of workaholism and overachieving?

In this episode, we take a very sobering look at the idea of contentment and how we might actually find it in our lives. This is an important exploration because it asks us to go much deeper than the surface understanding of addiction and recovery. 

What is the goal? What are we shooting for? What's the point? 

We will never find out if we live life according to if/then thinking. This is the phenomena of looking to circumstances to arrange themselves in such a way that we can then be content. Living this way creates a dangerous reliance and unlikely effort to make the outside world meet our needs. 

This is a profound inquiry that leads to a deeper understanding of addiction and what beliefs stand in the way of a great life. Let’s jump in and discuss.

Tommy discusses:

• Lessons from Tommy’s personal journey

• The if/then mentality doesn’t work

• Why having more money doesn’t equate to fulfillment

• What parts of our lives suffer when we engage in workaholism

• When will enough be enough?

• Finding the true path to peace and contentment

Connect with Tommy

• @TommyRosen on Instagram

• Tommy on Facebook

• Tommy on TikTok

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

• @Recovery2Point0 on Instagram

• Recovery 2.0 Facebook Group

In The Circle is produced by Crate Media.

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