Do you spend most of your time working? Is it hard for you to disconnect from work and do you feel a compulsive urge to work and get more done, even when you know you should be relaxing or spending time with loved ones? Workaholism affects about 1/3 of the working population and can have significant negative consequences on physical health, mental health, and relationships. In this episode, I'll be sharing more about the psychology behind work addiction, signs you may be addicted to work, and therapist-backed tips to achieve a healthier work-life balance.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The psychology behind work addiction
• 7 signs you're addicted to work
• 3 steps to achieve a healthier work-life balance

Mentioned in episode:

How to separate your worth from your work: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/separate-your-worth-from-your-work/

https://www.youtube.com/live/41UM2LHjs9o?si=KNOSTtr-oJhz5ZjR

Work Addiction Resources:

https://workaholics-anonymous.org/

https://www.naatp.org/resources/addiction-industry-directory

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workaholic

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9450.2012.00947.x

https://clockify.me/workaholism-facts

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Work-addiction-in-Poland%3A-adaptation-of-the-Bergen-Atroszko-Pallesen/9d8db5c469ca1b7d3d16c2b898d2803b88802357

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3835604/

https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/work

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