You have heard some people proudly claiming that they are workaholics. If being workaholic is synonymous with being hardworking, that is, characterized by perseverance and diligence, then by all means, there is no question why they should feel proud of themselves. But when you feel compelled to work for the sake of working, and you feel panic, anxiety or a sense of loss when you arent working, that is totally a different story. That means, you’re a workaholic.
The difference between a workaholic and a hardworking person is that the latter knows when to stop and set boundaries. The non-workaholic knows when he or she has worked long enough. The workaholic, on the other hand, feels uneasy and not yet satisfied with his or her work even if he has been doing for hours longer than the usual. Without the constant activity, the workaholic feels incomplete.
According to Diane M. Fassel, author of ‘Working Ourselves to Death’ and Chief Executive of New Measures, which conducts employee satisfaction surveys, the workaholic is addicted to incessant activity. The behavior continues even if the worker becomes aware that it is personally harmful even...
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