Addicted to Work? The Psychology Behind Work Addiction, Part 2

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐⁣

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In this second part of a two-part conversation, I continue speaking with Alina Meyer-Riad about the psychology behind work addiction.⁣

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If Part 1 focused on recognising the pattern, Part 2 explores where these patterns may come from and what recovery can begin to look like.⁣

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We talk about perfectionism, people pleasing, fear of failure, early conditioning, support, resilience, and some of the practical ways people can begin creating healthier boundaries around work.⁣

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This episode may resonate with professionals, founders, burnout survivors, and anyone trying to build a healthier relationship with work without shame or self-blame.⁣

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𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:⁣

• the deeper psychology behind work addiction⁣

• feeling worthy only through work⁣

• perfectionism, people pleasing, and fear of failure⁣

• why reaching out matters⁣

• what resilience means in recovery⁣

• small practices that can support healthier boundaries⁣

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If you are joining here first, Part 1 lays the foundation for this conversation by exploring what work addiction is and why it can be so hard to spot.⁣

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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭⁣

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