How do you draw the line between happy productivity and destructive work addiction? The short answer is this: good productivity brings happiness and satisfaction. Workaholism, however, brings anxiety, depression and ruined relationships. Workaholic success junkies find themselves working simply for work’s sake. Having time off work makes them scared and anxious. In other words, work is their way to deal with anxiety and avoid facing other issues in their lives. Unfortunately, while workaholism might seem like a good painkiller, it comes with its own side effects. Take this seven-question test to find out whether you are a workaholic.
1. You don’t have any real hobbies or your hobbies have to be related to your work to be interesting.
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2. You need to feel productive to feel happy.
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3. You have trouble delegating work.
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4. You sometimes feel anxious before meeting new people because they might be more successful than you are.
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5. You can’t just relax and enjoy your time off work.
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6. You are always the first to arrive in the office and the last to leave.
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7. Your mind wanders to work subjects even when you are at home or on vacation.
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