Because I love what I do so much, and I consider my work as play, I have been accused more than once of being a workaholic. The worse part of it, though, is that I like the title. However, I am always trying to establish the right balance for my life. For instance, I have no problem taking vacations and also forcing myself to take Sundays off (I consider them a “me” day).
So, please look at this list below. If at least three of these statements sound like you, congratulations! You’re officially a workaholic.
- You have a hard time taking at least a day off a week
- You work more than 60 hours a week
- You have not taken a vacation in over a year
- You bring work at home and you think it is justified.
- You spend less and less time with family and friends, and you also feel justified, because it is work.
- You are constantly late for social events because of work.
What tips do you have to help improve the balance of your life?
George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
A
July 23, 2010
Preston,
Just follow the 3 R’s Replenish, Restore & Renew = Balance
Cho
July 23, 2010
Its refreshing to read that its “ok” to love what you do soooo much you earn the title of “Workaholic”. I enjoy my work so much it is with me at all times…as is my iPhone;). I do try to sneak in some me time with a trip to the spa….but again…I bring my iPhone. Thanks for sharing;)
Leslie Palme
July 23, 2010
For the blooper’s page early in my career I did not understand the importance of physics need I say more. Elevated arrangements that looked like the leaning Tower of Pisa. Not m y finest hour. The caterer knew I was green and he was gracious and helped me.
Beth
July 23, 2010
That list totally describes me! Glad to see that you don’t see it as a negative thing to be a “workaholic”. My husband has told me that he thinks I’m a workaholic like there’s something wrong with it. But secretly, I like it too! I love my work!
kisha
July 24, 2010
Hi My name is Kisha and I am a….. Try writing a few sentences on how you’d like be remembered by the people you love (at your own funeral). Exercise courtesy of S. Covey.
Erik H.
July 25, 2010
I’m a workaholic striving to learn about event design and I CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE YOUR
PRESTON BAILEY WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN COURSE this fall. How do you find the time to do this???!!
I am very grateful and I know I won’t be dissapointed. Thanx Preston!!
Erik H.
Minneapolis
Anja
July 26, 2010
Thanx Preston for this lovely post!
) I think it´s a gift to be a “love-what-I-do-workaholic” and i´m grateful that i can say: I am one of this “species”… I love to read your blog, thanx for sharing your dream with us!
fastfast
August 4, 2010
I would like to exchange links with your site http://www.prestonbailey.com
Is this possible?