7 STEPS FOR WORKAHOLICS TO AVOID BURNOUT

A Guide to Sustainable Success

In today’s fast-paced society, many wear their “workaholic” badge with pride, thinking relentless hard work is the ladder to success. However, with our hustle culture glorifying ‘busyness,’ burnout is becoming a worrisome side-effect for many workaholics.

What is burnout?

The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome stemming from chronic workplace stress that hasn’t been effectively managed. It’s more than just fatigue — it’s a devastating state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.

I know the workaholic mindset all too well. Balancing the rigorous workload of my legal profession and family life, especially with two children, pushed me into burnout’s unkind grip, not once but twice. Symptoms like emotional exhaustion, headaches, blurry vision, and trouble focusing became a daily reality. After my workaholic hours, engaging with my children felt like climbing Everest, and my social life was almost non-existent (here is my blog post about my battle with workaholics).

The troubling thing about burnout for many workaholics is its silent approach, especially in a culture that mistakenly equates excessive work with dedication. But with the proper awareness and proactive steps, you can prevent…