There’s a difference between loving your work andWorkaholismYou may take pride in working hard and achieving the results you want—that’s a good thing, but it can cross the line from

حب العمل إلى إدمانه. هناك خط رفيع بين المفهومين فالأول يعطيك الراحة في حياتك والثاني يسمح في التحكم فيها بالكامل. 

If you bring your phone to bed, work several more hours than your peers, and can’t stop thinking about what you need to do next, then

المحتمل أنك عبرت هذا الخط الأول بالفعل ومن ثم الدخول إلى دائرة الإرهاق بسبب إدمانك للعمل. 

So there are steps you can take to look after yourself and avoid falling back into the workaholic cycle.

Shift your mindset about work: 

Workaholics often expect positive feedback in performance reviews because they put in extra hours, but working around the clock doesn’t mean

you’ll necessarily succeed at your job. It will only lead to more burnout, difficulty focusing, and lower productivity. So focus on your role

ولا تفعل أكثر من ذلك. 

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واجه قلقك: 

Anxiety may drive you to work unreasonable hours to prove something to yourself or others, so it’s important to honestly assess your mental health. Are you having trouble

sleeping? Have you stopped enjoying your work? Are you physically exhausted? Answering these kinds of questions can help you get a clearer picture of how you’re doing. Be

صريحاً مع نفسك ولا تخجل من طلب المساعدة المهنية. 

Rethink your responsibilities: 

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you’re working so many hours? Is it because there’s simply too much work, or because your workload isn’t manageable?

If it’s the former, try having an honest conversation with your manager to see whether you can bring on an assistant, temporary worker, or intern

من خلاله تحميل بعض الأعمال المزدحمة بعد كل شيء، أنت شخص واحد فقط. 

But if you’re working long hours because of inefficient workflows, take a step back and identify where breakdowns happen repeatedly.

كما أنت بحاجة عليك تطبيق نظام جيد لإدارة الوقت، بالإضافة إلى تعيين حدود لإعلام زملائك في العمل عندما تكون في وضع “عدم الإزعاج”. 

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Learn how to disconnect: 

If you feel like work is taking over your personal life, it’s time to take back control of how you spend your time outside the office. So when you leave work,

عليك إيقاف جميع الإشعارات الخاصة بالعمل مؤقتاً للفصل بينه وبين حياتك الشخصية.