Are You A Activity Addict?
by:
Lorraine Pirihi
Activity addiction is really common in our society today, yet it is not one that is not extremely
recognised.An absorbing article in the March edition of The Success Report promulgated by Success Technologies stated:
"Of all the addictions receiving attention now (including alcohol, drugs, gambling and food) activity addiction is possibly the least recognised and possibly the most dangerous.
This is because a activity addiction is a compulsion that is rewarded and reinforced by society. In particular, it's rewarded by corporations that encourage overwork as the norm. The lure of activity is increasing as innovative, flexible companies use and reward fewer folk to get more accomplished.
Yet activity addiction should not be confused with hard work; So how can you tell if you're simply working hard or have crossed the line into activity addiction?
When activity begins to hurt, you're addicted, say specialists. But how can you spot the activity addict among your colleagues? According to Workaholics Anonymous, these characteristics are common to compulsive over-workers:
The Characteristics of Activity Addicts
They are normally in a hurry
They have a strong need to control
They expect perfection of themselves and others about them
They have difficulty in relationships
They forget birthdays and anniversaries
They are unable to relax and have fun
They are impatient and irritable
They suffer from physical problems normally brought on because of stress, poor feeding habits and lack of exercise such as headaches, fatigue, indigestion, allergies, stomach upset, ulcers, chest pain, shortness of breath, nervous tics and giddiness
Addicted workers often try to do some things at once. They eat breakfast piece reconciliation figures, return phone calls piece typewriting on the computer, or see the business and trade papers piece going over meeting notes. Activity addicts besides feel indispensable and are consequently unable to delegate.
Yet as bad as activity addiction can get, there is hope for the activity addict:
Steps toward personal recovery
Take a time management course.
Reorganise your life so that activity becomes proportionate to family, friends and self. Switch your focus to relaxation, exercise, nutrition and spiritual development.
Slow your activity pace and besides discover to eat, talk, walk and driving slower.
Learn to relax through massage or relaxation exercises.
Work in moderation and support regular hours.
Set boundaries between activity and personal life.
Strengthen family ties through shared activities and rituals.
Renew old acquaintances and join societal clubs that don't include co-workers.
Learn to live in the present, truly listen to others and as banal as it may sound finish and smell the roses. "
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The Final Word
Work should be gratifying and satisfying, not simply a means to earn a living. However, once
it gets to the point wherever
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About The Author
Lorraine specialises in working with business folk showing them how to dramatically boost their productivity, reduce the stress and the mess in their lives and have more time for enjoying their life.
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lorraine@office-organiser.com.au
