Techniques 1.204            Seven Basic Themes to Consider in Workaholism

Introduction

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Questions

1. You think you can free up more time for work

2. You spend much more time working than initially expected

3. You work in order to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness and depression

4. You have been told by others to cut down on work, but don’t listen to them

5. You become stressed if you are prohibited from working

6. You de-prioritise hobbies, leisure activities, exercise, etc because of your work

7. You work so much that it has a negative influence on your health, activities outside work such as social life.

(main source: Cecilie Schou Andreassen, 2012)  

The more you answer 'yes' to the above statements, the more likely you are a workaholic.