Workingholics Anonymous
 
The Hidden Cost of Our Work Obsession
 
In our achievement-obsessed culture, relentless work devotion has become a badge of honor. We celebrate those who burn the midnight oil, glorifying non-stop productivity as the ultimate path to success. But beneath this admirable facade lies a dangerous reality: workaholism is quietly devastating mental health.
 
At first glance, workaholism wears the mask of virtue. Society rewards the always-on professional with promotions, praise, and social status. The workaholic basks in the glow of being called "dedicated," "driven," and "indispensable." Yet these accolades camouflage the psychological price being paid - a toll that compounds silently until it can no longer be ignored.
Some professions serve as perfect breeding grounds for this addiction. High-pressure careers with unrelenting demands, toxic "hustle" cultures, blurred work-life boundaries and personality traits like perfectionism become petri dishes for workaholism to flourish. The very qualities that make someone excel such as tenacity, resilience and attention to detail, can mutate into destructive compulsions when left unchecked.
 
This book doesn't just expose the problem; it provides real solutions. Through careful examination and practical strategies, we'll chart a path to:

✓ Recognizing work addiction's warning signs
✓ Rebuilding healthy boundaries
✓ Creating sustainable success
✓ Achieving true work-life integration
 
The goal isn't to demonize ambition, but to redeem it - transforming compulsive overwork into conscious, balanced achievement that serves rather than consumes us.