“I was in Mexico, in the middle of the ocean, thinking about an email.”
Carl Godfrey
Confessions from 1,000 Workaholics
And advice on how to recover.
September 10, 2024
· Long read
Summary.
Can you describe the moment you realized you were addicted to work? We asked our readers this question on social media and heard from more than 1,000 people from around the world. The responses largely fell under four themes: People realized they couldn’t disconnect; they couldn’t turn off thoughts of work; they actively prioritized their work over their loved ones; or they neglected self-care due to work. Some of those in recovery from their workaholism also shared advice on what worked.
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