As meaning itself implies workaholism means work addiction.  One fundamental definition of workaholism is, "when individual's relationship with his (or her)work competes with other important relationships. They get more excited about their work than about family or anything else."  We can say a person as workaholic when: A person takes work with him to home and is engage in work during weekends and vacation. The only activity that he likes to and talks about is their work. Workaholics work more than 40 hours a week. Work makes them happier than anything else in their life. Their attitude and actions make a statement that they feel sleep and playtime is a big waste. They frequently find themselves "problem solving" work situations in their mind during their "time off". Normally workaholics take complete responsibility for the outcome of their work efforts. Their family or friends given up expecting them on time. Many workaholics at work found as an energetic and competitive person, while at home they are lethargic and depressed. Normally they take on extra work because they are concerned that it won't otherwise get done. They believe that it is okay to work long hours and make no difference for them. They get impatient with people who have other priorities besides work. Many workaholics afraid that if they don't work hard they will lose their job or be a failure. Normally they found worried even when things are going very well. They get irritated when people ask them to stop doing their work in order to do something else. They do not care about their long hours hurt their family or other relationships. They always think about their work while driving, falling asleep or when others are talking. Some workaholics have a tendency to work or read during meals.

Workaholic: Characteristics of a Workaholic
Like other “aholics,” the workaholic has an unhealthy addiction.

In this case, the addiction is for work, career, or a belief that they are “the only one who can do the job right.” Without this consuming focus, the workaholic may believe he’s a failure or has little worth.

Often, this is a sign of insecurity or having priorities out of order. 

Workaholics will spend most of their lives at work or taking work home with them.

They will often have little time for personal lives -- family, hobbies, or relaxation.

Having a balance is not just a preferable desire; it is needed for overall mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.

Workaholic: How to find Balance

Step back and look at your life. Are you sacrificing other areas of your life because of the time and attention you spend on work?

If pursuing a short term financial goal is more important that assuring a long-term relationship with your spouse and children, you need to rethink your priorities.

Sure, you might tell yourself that you are working to provide for your family and that is a necessary part of life. But be honest, is there a balance in the time you spend on each? Balance is truly the key. 

Here are a few steps to achieve a healthy balance:

• Set limits on the hours and attention you devote to your job.
• Set aside quality time for your personal relationships and pleasures.
• Confront possible fear of failure or insecurities -- talk to a pastor or counselor.
• Define your worth through God, do not replace Him with idolizing self or career.
• Use your creativity toward accomplishments other than work, perhaps hobbies.
• Be sensitive to the needs of your family and friends.
• Take up healthy physical workouts -- swim, hike, or go to the gym.

When we are physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally well balanced, everything we do is going to be affected.

We perform better at our jobs; we enjoy less-stressed relationships with our loved ones, and finally we can enjoy the purpose and beauty of life that God has provided for us.

You know, a “stop and smell the roses” appreciation.

Workaholic: The Benefits of Balance

When we achieve that lifestyle balance, we will more easily attain that inner peace we all strive for.

We don’t have to fear insecurities. We can turn to God and pray for wisdom and guidance.

Our spiritual relationship with Him can not be ignored. 

For workaholics when they realize that someone depends on them, that makes them feel special. They are always looking for ways to excel, to do the extra thing that makes them stand out from the crowd. Working weekends, not ever taking a day off for illness; saving up vacation days to use when they finally get everything under control at work. Workaholic's family-members complaint about their work addiction. They say to workaholic that that your job is more important to you than we are, and they get hurt.

When workaholics are not at work they feel ill at ease, jittery, jumpy, nervous. They can't just sit still and waste time! Being alone with themselves is nearly impossible, unless they are at work, doing something that matters. They feel stressed. This obsession with work is need to control. Although workaholics hate to admit it, but they believe that no one else really can do the job as well as they can. They try to be modest, and when they receive a compliment they shrug it off. "Just doing my job", they are apt to say. 

Effects of Workaholism:
Excessive working tendency impels secretions of brain chemicals that overloads the system and makes intoxicated. The sense of self-importance in workaholics is a result of their impaired thinking. This impaired thinking comes from intoxication and intoxication is a result of constant anxiety triggered by secret fear. It's a vicious circle and workaholics are caught in the middle of it. 

Normally most of workaholics found in confused state of mind and many people work in a compulsive way. They cannot change their poor working habits. Their social and personal relationships are deeply affected by the lack of time. They often suffer from headaches, allergies, tiredness, indigestion, stomachaches, ulcers, chest pains, dizziness. They easily get angry or agitated, suffer from insomnia and from memory blanks, have short attention spans, cannot relax and have mood swings.

Workaholism; Workaholic tendency in behavior and Negative emotions co-relation.

Often the main causes of "workaholism or work addiction or Workaholic Tendencies" are more mental than physical. A bad relationship, poor self image, a history of abuse, stress, frustration and many other factors can change your overall attitude towards life which may directly impede your overall performance. Such tendencies are deep-rooted in mind and nurtured by excessive Negative Emotions.

It is needless to mention that these negative emotions are tremendously powerful. They can debilitate lives extremely quick by causing disparity in energy system, which triggers a sequence of emotional imbalance (i.e. frustration, melancholia, persistent agony, mental instability, uncontrolled anger, inferiority complex etc.), which ultimately culminates in ill health.

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Workaholic: How to find Balance
Step back and look at your life. Are you sacrificing other areas of your life because of the time and attention you spend on work? If pursuing a short term financial goal is more important that assuring a long-term relationship with your spouse and children, you need to rethink your priorities. Sure, you might tell yourself that you are working to provide for your family and that is a necessary part of life. But be honest, is there a balance in the time you spend on each? Balance is truly the key. 

Here are a few steps to achieve a healthy balance:

• Set limits on the hours and attention you devote to your job.
• Set aside quality time for your personal relationships and pleasures.
• Confront possible fear of failure or insecurities -- talk to a pastor or counselor.
• Define your worth through God, do not replace Him with idolizing self or career.
• Use your creativity toward accomplishments other than work, perhaps hobbies.
• Be sensitive to the needs of your family and friends.
• Take up healthy physical workouts -- swim, hike, or go to the gym.

When we are physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally well balanced, everything we do is going to be affected. We perform better at our jobs; we enjoy less-stressed relationships with our loved ones, and finally we can enjoy the purpose and beauty of life that God has provided for us. You know, a “stop and smell the roses” appreciation.

Workaholic: The Benefits of Balance
When we achieve that lifestyle balance, we will more easily attain that inner peace we all strive for. We don’t have to fear insecurities. We can turn to God and pray for wisdom and guidance. Our spiritual relationship with Him can not be ignored. 

This is how Robert turned it around: “No matter how hard I work, I will never be indispensable to any corporation, committee, or employer. I will never be as valuable as I’d like to think I am. I was nearly killing myself from stress and exhaustion. Was it worth it? I thought so for awhile. But I was making work my idol and discovered how wrong I was. 

“I didn’t know my kids, my marriage was falling apart, and my health was deteriorating. Then one day God reminded me that health and relationships with my family and Him are what life is all about. If I didn’t start taking care of myself, I wouldn’t be there for them or my employer. If I didn’t find a balance, I wouldn’t have a family! 

“I can’t go back and recapture what I’ve lost with my family, but I certainly don’t want to miss out on anymore. God helped me see their value and how much they value me. He is the one who fulfills my need to hear “You’re irreplaceable!” I now know I can wrongly decide my priorities; I now submit that decision to God. He planned the purpose of my life and I have repented for ignoring my family and my God.”