Workaholism Affects Health And Relations; Signs To Identify It
Work addiction, or workaholism, is a condition in which people are unable to stop working unnecessarily long hours at the office or lose focus on their job performance. If one is overworking to avoid domestic or any other problems, then workaholism can cause serious damage to both relationships and your mental, physical health.
Women are more prone to Workaholism
Both men and women feel work addiction and work stress, but research shows that women are more prone to workaholism that affects the health a lot. A study found that women who worked more than 45 hours a week were at risk of developing diabetes. The risk of diabetes decreases significantly in women who work less than 40 hours.
Interestingly, men do not face an increased risk of diabetes from working long hours. According to psychologists, women face higher levels of work-related stress, anxiety and depression than men.
Signs of Workaholism
There are many ways workaholism can develop, but there are some clear signs to be aware of - regularly taking office work home, often staying late in the office, constantly checking email or text while at home. In addition, if one is unable to make time for family, exercise, healthy eating, or their social life, the consequences can begin to be serious.
To find out more about work addiction is the Bergen Work Addiction Scale. It looks at seven fundamental criteria for identifying work addiction. Answering 'often' or 'always' to at least four of these seven statements may suggest that you are a workaholic.
