Episode Description:
Do you find yourself chasing success, working long hours, doing far more than is required, and thinking about work all the time? Congratulations—you might be a workaholic. (There’s no trophy for this, by the way. I checked.)
In this episode of Office Hours, I dig into what workaholism is, where it comes from, and why it can be so damaging to your happiness and relationships. We discuss the connection between work addiction and the belief that love has to be earned (which turns out to be a surprisingly ineffective strategy). There’s good news: I also share three practical steps you can take to break the cycle, become more present for your loved ones, and find the deeper sources of happiness, meaning, and connection that no promotion will ever give you.
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Referenced:
• The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
• The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur Brooks
• The Meaning of Your Life Retreats
• Workaholism: definition, measurement, and preliminary results
• Workload, Workaholism, and Job Performance: Uncovering Their Complex Relationship
• 3 Steps to Managing Your Emotions
• I know I have to earn your love: how the family environment shapes feelings of worthiness of love
• Understanding Work Addiction in Adult Children: The Effect of Addicted Parents and Work Motivation
• Finding Meaning in Your Grief
• REACHing for Forgiveness: Exploring the Impact of the REACH Forgiveness Program
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