Struggling with Workaholism? Here's How You Can Stop It

Are you the achievement-motivated type of person? Well, that's great! But do you struggle to relax when you need to? If your answer is no, you need to read this article. 

Workaholism is a common problem among entrepreneurs and solopreneurs alike. While following your passion in business is fulfilling, too much of work can cause major stress in your life. It takes a heavy on your health and well-being. Not to mention, your relationships.

Here are simple yet extremely helpful ways to take charge of work-life balance balance, have more time for yourself, and enjoy each moment with your loved ones (without ever feeling guilty)!

Set personal boundaries.

The first step to dealing with workaholism is to know your LIMITS. Be more in tune with your body. If it tells you that it craves rest, do it. If you feel that someone's request is too much to handle, learn how to say no. Be protective of your time and energy.

Keep track of your productivity.

You may have accomplished a ton of things already, but you're not even aware of that accomplishment! And because of that, you always feel that your efforts are "not enough." Starting today, make a note of the things you did during the day. Even a typical task like answering emails does count!

Focus on what went right. 

One of the traits of a workaholic is perfectionism - wanting things to always be in order, on-time, and error-free. It's wiser to focus on what's right in your solopreneur life. Imagine this: When you sit back and relax after a long hike, you get to appreciate the path you've already traveled than focus on the walk that you still have to do. This simple perspective teaches you the value of taking a pause to admire the good work you've done.

Master the art of concentration.

This may or may not be true to you, but many business owners find themselves working long hours because they don't commit their attention to a single task. Instead, they try to do multiple things at once. Your ability to stay focused determines not just your level of success, but your ability to break free from workaholism!

Just because you're putting an end to being a workaholic, doesn't mean you can't stay on top of your game. Prioritizing work-life balance is the secret to success. You're only human and there's always a limit to what you can do in a day. Time to step back!