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Workaholism
WORKAHOLISM:This cluster can be applied to those persons addicted to work activities to avoid feelings or to establish their self-value. Beliefs are:
*I need to be work and to be busy to prove myself or to block painful emotions.
*I can't stand relaxing or lolling around.
*I must work or I'm nothing.
*I can't help my overworking--I'm powerless.
*I can't set limits on my work schedule.
*I'm no good or a failure unless I'm working.
*I'm not a workaholic--I can control my work schedule and handle any problem.
*I can't cope without being busy.
*I can't stop--why bother?
*Once a workaholic--always a workaholic.
*I can quit working when I want.
*A little overtime won't hurt--what the heck.
*I can control my working--I've got will power.
*I'm not responsible for being a workaholic--I need to provide for my family. Others make me do this.
*I only feel good when I'm working or busy.
*I must make lots of money or I'm nothing.
*I'm a useless if I'm not busy.
*Relaxing and having fun is wasting valuable time.
*Free time is a trap.
*Even though I'm exhausted, I must work or stay busy.
*Even if I wanted to relax, I can't--I must remain busy.
*I am driven to succeed.
*Relaxing and having fun--there's no time for that.
*I must do a perfect job.
*My family can wait--I must stay overtime.
*No one else can do this job except me.
*There is no peace or satisfaction until my job is completed.
*I'm not an idler.
*Work is my proving ground.
*I can't say no to overtime.
*The 60 hour week feels right.
*Deligate authority? I'm the only one who can do that job.
*My family is nagging me to come home before 10 pm--they just don't understand what dedication and excellence are.
Take care, Steve