How can I beat my work addiction?

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Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971. Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it an addiction. It’s a real mental health condition, and like with other addictions, it manifests as the inability to stop doing something. So it basically means working really long hours, does it? Who is most likely to become a workaholic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices