Workaholic or work addiction is not just a myth. Workaholic is a mental health disorder that often occurs even though it is often not realized, especially by those who live in big cities. People who are addicted to work can't stop spending long hours in the office, even if they don't need to, and obsess about their job performance. In addition, it turns out that workaholics also refer to those who are workaholics, namely those who use too much time to work as an escape from personal problems. Workaholics can also damage relationships and physical and mental health. In fact, work addiction is more common in women and people who describe themselves as perfectionists. According to clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, if you or a loved one feels that work is consuming your life, you are most likely on the workaholism spectrum.
"Being able to identify the signs of work addiction is essential if you are to take the first steps towards making change," says Manly
At least there are some signs that can describe whether someone is addicted to work, for example, always bringing work home, often staying up late at the office, and constantly checking email or texts when at home. In addition, Manly said that if time with family, exercise, healthy eating, or social life begins to be disrupted due to a hectic work schedule, chances are people have a tendency to be workaholic.
More Often Occurs in Women
Both men and women are at risk of addiction and job stress. But research shows that women are more likely to experience workaholism, and their health appears to be at greater risk. A study found that women who work more than 45 hours a week are at risk of developing diabetes. However, the risk of diabetes for women working under 40 hours decreased significantly. What's interesting about these findings is that men do not face an increased risk of diabetes by working longer hours.
"Women tend to suffer from much higher levels of work-related stress, anxiety and depression than men. This is because of sexism in the workplace. In addition, having family responsibilities also puts additional pressure on their careers," explains psychologist Tony Tan.
According to research, additional stresses at work that many women experience include:
1. Feel like they have to work twice as hard and longer to prove that they are as good as their male counterparts.
2. Feeling unappreciated (or not promoted).
3. Earn a lower salary than their male counterparts.
4. Lack of managerial support.
5. Bear the expectation of being able to balance work and family life.
6. Bear the expectation of doing everything "right".
Dealing with all that added stress often leaves a woman feeling completely drained of energy.
"Many women feel they have to work twice as hard and twice as long to be considered equal to their male counterparts or to advance," says licensed clinical professional counselor Elizabeth Cush.
What is the difference between a hard worker and a workaholic?
In achieving success, people often have to work hard to achieve their goals and dreams. However, so hard work you will often be dubbed as a workaholic. Does overtime continue to be a hard worker or a workaholic? If the weekend is still struggling with work, including hard workers or workaholics? Hard workers and workaholics are difficult to distinguish because they are both highly dedicated to their work. But there are some things that are the difference between a hard worker and a workaholic.
Work Life Balance
A hard worker knows when to work and rest. So, if a hard worker will use his vacation time to rest and relax. Meanwhile, workaholics on vacation are still struggling with their work.
Focus on Work
When working, hard workers will focus and often don't want to be disturbed so that their work can be done quickly. If they are workaholics, they will be serious, but often they are not aware of being carried away by the office atmosphere or coworkers who like to chat and make their work hampered.
Performance at Work
People who are hard workers will try to improve themselves if the target is not suitable. They will continue to learn to achieve their targets. However, when viewed from a workaholic, they are ambitious about their work which will cause stress if the target is not achieved.
Working Time
When viewed from the time, the time of working hard workers is more effective. Therefore, the resulting quality is better.
But that does not mean the quality of the workaholic is not good. Remember, the workaholic's quality of work is certainly not inferior to the hard workers even though the time they use is ineffective.
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