EP100: Do You Have a Work Addiction?

Do you worry that everything will collapse when you take time off? It might be a sign of work addiction. In this episode, Mari-Liis and Laura from Powerful Marketers explore the increasing problem of work addiction in society and how technology has allowed us to be connected 24/7, essentially leading to feelings of disconnection. They provide insight on how to identify work addiction and how to help yourself if you are struggling with it.

Quotes:

• "Are you constantly checking for work updates even during the weekend or on your evenings or on your time off?" - 00:00:13
• “You feel guilty even for not working, being at home, so you have this constant need to control." - 00:02:07
• "Rest regularly, work regularly, don't go crazy, don't work yourself to almost dying as a result because then it can lead to you burning out and you will never want to go back to work again." - 00:03:41
• "The 8-8-8 rule means that 8 hours of your day should be spent sleeping. 8 hours of your day should be spent with your loved ones, you know just relaxing or with your hobbies, and the last 8 hours should be spent on working, no more." - 00:04:19
• "We want you to encourage you to take some time off regularly to break this cycle of work addiction and to enjoy life because time goes by so quickly and if you don't do things that fill your soul with happiness and with joy then sooner or later you will break down and we don't want that for you." - 00:05:02

Timestamps:

[00:01:03] Work addiction. 

[00:03:45] The importance of taking time off.

[00:04:14] The 8-8-8 rule for work-life balance.

[00:05:02] Enjoy life.

 

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