Today is NATIONAL WORKAHOLIC DAY!
Does this sum up your life?
The phrase became popular in the 60’s….that blended the words “work” and “alcoholic”. Ummmmm…okay….interesting!
Workaholics are addicted to work! Sure you can love your job, but you have to find that balance. Today might be a day to sit back and reflect on the amount of hours you’re putting into the day. Think about the people around you and say to yourself, “maybe I should slow things down”.
According to the experts: maintaining a ‘work / life balance’ is essential for your physical and mental health. You could actually be harming yourself by adding stress, not getting enough sleep.
My Father was a workaholic. He was a contractor by trade. Then he decided to hang that up, and worked at the grain elevators up to his retirement. But, he always took on side jobs. When his 8 hour elevator shift ended, off he went….to another job….framing houses etc. He’d put in 16-18 hour days and was always exhausted. One thing I will say: my Father was one of the hardest workers I’d ever seen. But, I think it was too much.
Some may say, “I need all the hours I can get Danny”. I understand that. But, you have to take a break and give yourself some downtime. I hope you do.
You need to find that balance! I saw a meme on Facebook this morning – “HUSTLE TIL YOU PULL A MUSCLE ISN’T RIGHT. MAKE EQUAL TIME FOR WORK AND PLAY”
Cheers to a great day! ~Danny.
