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6 Ways Being a Workaholic Can Take a Toll on Your Health
Workaholism
A Workaholic is a person who is addicted to work, having an uncontrollable and obsessive desire to work incessantly.
Workaholism is assumed to be the same as working hard, but the two qualities are not the same.
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Workaholism
A Workaholic is a person who is addicted to work, having an uncontrollable and obsessive desire to work incessantly.
Workaholism is assumed to be the same as working hard, but the two qualities are not the same.
How being a Workaholic harms you
When work occupies all your time and energy, and there is a relentless need to keep working at any cost, it can have some serious side effects.
1. Sleep Troubles
2. Frequent headaches and tiredness
3. Eating disorders and upset stomach
4. Pain in the body
5. Changes in Mood
6. Burnout
Workaholics have Sleep Troubles
Work addicts experience sleep trouble, with their busy schedules, without realizing that sleep actually benefits productivity.
This sleep deprivation also leads to crankiness and memory impairment.
Workaholics suffer headaches
Work addicts suffer tension and stress related headaches which may give rise to migraines.
Poor Diet and Stomach Health
For workaholics the eating habits take a dip leading to stomach problems, due to irregular and ill-timed snacks and junk food, along with a dependence on stimulants like coffee.
Arthritis and other body pain
Another side effect of living to work is pain, whether it is arthritis (joint pain), pain in the jaw or in the back due to the unhealthy sitting postures in the prolonged hours of working.
Mood Swings
Workaholics have frequent mood changes, are cranky and irritable, having bouts of sadness.
Burnout
The stress and diet-related factors, which lead to body and mind degradation, eventually make the workaholic mentally, physically and emotionally fatigued. This adds up, leading to burnout.
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Chronic busyness
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Addicted to chronic busyness
- How would you describe your days? Would you call them hectic, chaotic, consumed in activities?
- How does being busy make you feel? Do you enjoy the excitement of going from one activity to another throughout the day?
- Do you take fewer vacation days than you’re given or even skip vacation time altogether (like Tom)?
- What activities do you normally do when you’re not at work? Do you rarely take time to sit, relax and read a book or magazine for fun?
- Are your friends and family weary of hearing how busy you are? Have you ever seen someone roll their eyes when you talk about how busy you are?
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Tips To Prepare For Vacations
- Give yourself enough time to complete the work you have committed to before you leave and don’t take on new projects.
- Delegate important tasks to someone capable a...
Tips For During Your Vacation
- Scan your email occasionally to reassure yourself that nothing catastrophic is happening in your absence.
- Try some activities, maybe something new, so you can have so much fun you forget all work related stress.
- Turn off your phone and email notifications so you’re not constantly reminded of work.
- Don’t be tempted to work. You are taking a vacation to get a break. Working during the break will add stress to your trip and resentment when you return.
Tips For Your Return From Vacation
- Get to your inbox first as it will allow you to prioritize your tasks properly.
- Try to keep away from the office or commitments at least for your first day so you will be able to focus on catching up.
- Try to incorporate the stress relieving tactics you found during your vacation to your routine.
- Don’t work late. As tempting as it may be, work your normal hours when you return.
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Change Your Diet
Eating lots of protein is essential for staving off fatigue, especially early in the day when your cortisol levels are high.
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Clean Out Your Gut
If you're frequently tired or feel bloated, you may want to get your gut in shape:
- Avoid aspirin.
- Cut out alcohol for a month.
- Avoid aspartame. This artificial sweetener is a pro-inflammatory. It acts like "a film inside your colon."
- Drink about eight glasses of water daily.
Get Better Sleep
To get better sleep, improve your bedroom hygiene.
- Get the television out of the bedroom.
- Go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
- Keep the bedroom cool to help you fall asleep.
- If you have trouble falling asleep, get up and leave the room until you feel tired.
- Never exercise after 4 pm.
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