The Progression of Recovery:
Joyfully alive, living a day at a time Intimacy with self, others, work Secondary addictions confronted Boundaries set appropriately
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• Compulsiveness diminishes in all areas • All decisions made with awareness of priority of recovery • Ability to distinguish between being into workaholism and not • Reawakening of feelings • Sense of humility, realistic about abilities • Family obligations met • Relationships re-established • Sleeps regularly, food and exercise integrated in health manner • Gradual recovery of physical health • Limits hours at work, takes time off • Spirituality returns • Develops work plan, uses tools of recovery program • Feels optimistic about possibilities • Feels grief at loss of addiction • Begins attendance at twelve-step program • Seeks treatment • Open to support, input of others • Actively seeks help • Admits having a disease • Understanding disease concept of workaholism • Admission of powerlessness
Burnout is a psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest. Need to have self-awareness to catch it before it happens. Dealing with Burnout: 3 R approach
• Recognize – Watch for the warning signs of burnout
• Reverse – Undo the damage by managing stress and seeking support
• Resilience – Build your resilience to stress by taking care of your physical and emotional health
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