We're used to taking pride in working hard. "I'm busy" sounds almost like a compliment, and overworking seems like a sign of success. But sometimes this pace of life is no longer about ambition, but about an addiction that imperceptibly "eats away" strength, relationships, and health.

LIGA.net collage with photos by Iryna Skutelnyk and Oksana Chuzha
LIGA.net collage with photos by Iryna Skutelnyk and Oksana Chuzha
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Especially for LIGA.net Land issues expert Iryna Skutelnyk shared her "confession of a workaholic," and career consultant and psychologist Oksana Chuzha said:

  • what distinguishes healthy engagement from workaholism;
  • why work becomes an emotional "support" and replaces life;
  • What are the signs that you are trapped in workaholism?
  • what really lies behind the desire to work non-stop;
  • how to relax without guilt and thoughts about "wasting time";
  • how company culture and society fuel workaholism;
  • How to break free from emotional dependence on work.

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