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Are You a Workaholic?

I didn’t think I was, but the more I reflect on it, the more I realize that I probably am.

For many years, working has been my way of staying busy, feeling like I'm making a contribution. But if I’m honest, it’s also been a way to avoid some of the feelings I’ve compartmentalized over time.

Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Jan Murray for her Recovering Workaholic Summit. You can join us here.

During our conversation, we delved deeply into how we often use work as a way to avoid feeling, to sidestep our own healing processes. I know I’ve done that. I also know that I’m a work in progress. If you find yourself in a similar situation, I’d like to share a few tips that might help.

1. Make Time to Feel Your Feelings

This means getting present. Take a few deep breaths, maybe meditate for a moment, and notice how you feel when you’re not doing something. If you find yourself agitated or restless, it could be a sign that there are unresolved issues lurking beneath the surface—issues that would be beneficial to address.

2. Evaluate Your Relationships

Have you noticed that work gets in the way of your relationships? Are you constantly on the phone, unable to get home from the office on time, or spending more time away than necessary? These are all ways we think we’re being helpful, but in reality, we might be avoiding something. Perhaps it’s something within your relationship, or maybe it’s something from your past that affects your self-worth.

3. Acknowledge That You Deserve Peace and Joy

Begin to recognize that you deserve peace, ease, and serenity. If you’re working too much as a way to avoid your feelings, it might be time to make a change. Instead of using work to escape, let’s find a balance that allows us to enjoy life, friends, and family—to have more fun.

In this moment, take a breath and ask yourself, What can I do today to ensure I have some fun, more ease, and more joy? Celebrate what you accomplish, rather than focusing on what you didn’t get done. Remind yourself that you deserve to be happy, peaceful, and to enjoy your life.

If you’re struggling with this balance and it’s affecting your relationships—making your partner feel abandoned, neglected, or frustrated—there might be deeper issues at play. I’d love to help you navigate these challenges. Please feel free to message me, and we can work together to bring more peace, ease, and serenity into your life, starting now.

Take good care, and remember, you deserve a life filled with joy and happiness.

Please join us and learn more. You can join us here.