Portraits of Workaholism Henry can’t even recall the last time he felt he was able to truly relax.  What he can recall, however, is just how difficult it was for him growing up poor.  All he seems to care about these days is making sure that he does not have to experience those struggles again.  He worries that if he stops working for even a day, then he will lose everything. Marie can’t get herself to slow down.  She is constantly picking up after her two children, cooking, and cleaning in attempt to maintain a spotless household.  Unfortunately, as a result she can never actually enjoy her home and family.  Definitions and Key Thoughts Workaholism occurs when one fails to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.  For workaholics, work is their principal avenue for finding success, approval, and respect. For many, work has become a powerful obsession. However, workaholism is a health-robbing, sleep-depriving, and greed-festering addiction.  However, it is a problem … [Read more...]