Are You A Workaholic?

Workaholism is much more common than we think because we’re trained to reward hard work, be efficient and get as much done as possible. However, work is only part of who we are; it’s not the whole picture.

If I told you “I’m a thought leader” there’s no way you would be able to know that I have a motorcycle license, I’m a twin or that I speak Japanese (Nihongo o Hanashimasu).

Something I always preach is that “ your career is not your identity “ because it’s true. If we all quit our jobs today, life would go on and we would all still be humans… I wouldn’t stop being a twin if I quit my job!

But being passionate about your job is a good thing. It helps you succeed, and it inspires people around you. On the other hand, having your life revolve around your work is another story.

In a society where hard work is held in high esteem and rewarded, it is often hard to distinguish between people who love their work and those who are addicted to it. Some workaholics may justify their condition as just being “committed.”

Many people don’t consider being a workaholic a serious problem. But according to Stewart Friedman , a Wharton professor of management and author of Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life, when you work long hours, take few vacations-essentially, giving all your attention…