by Terra Wellington

Are you or someone you know a workaholic? You would be surprised to know that many of us are hardworking addicts – addicted to work. Employers generally support it. Families can fall apart because of it. But in the long run, working too much to justify productivity and efficiency might only be at the expense of your health and happiness.

Here are ways to avoid the work-all-the-time addiction:

• Prioritize – Make sure you are spending your work time on priorities, otherwise your day lengthens. Reorganize priorities as the day progresses.

• Truly Unwind Everyday – Dedicate daily time to unwinding, whether it be meditation, breathing exercises, prayer, yoga, couch potato TV watching, or some other recreational or restorative activity. DO NOT TURN THIS TIME INTO WORK.

• Balance Your Time – Take inventory of your time. You should have time for healthy friend and family relationships, physical exercise and good nutrition, a spiritual practice and service opportunities, and occasions for creative projects and ongoing education.

Terra Wellington is a wellness lifestyle expert who regularly contributes on television and radio programs about healthy living choices. More at http://www.terrawellington.com.