Do you work too much? Here's why (and what to do about it)

Do you ever worry that you work too much? You love the work you do and know that it provides benefits, to your clients, your family, and to you. But when the motivation to work begins to take priority over your family, relationships, or personal life, has it gone too far? 

The term “workaholic” has been tossed around for decades, but how do you know if you really are working too much? And if you are, how do you take steps to fix it? 

In today’s episode, I’m going to help you define what it means to be a workaholic, help you figure out why you work too much, and finally, help you figure out how to work less without inducing panic!

Show highlights include:

  • Why doing the work you love can be silently destroying your most important relationships, and how to restore balance (3:15)
  • These 7 behaviors are warning signs that you are over-working and putting the other areas of your life at risk (4:55)
  • The true reason you work too much, and why you have the power to fix it yourself (6:35)
  • The difference between “work engagement” and workaholism, and why getting it wrong is worse than you think (7:58)
  • These six motivations to work seem harmless, but taking them too far can be shortening your life (9:30)
  • 3 easy ways to redirect your motivation to work that can bring balance to your life (18:35)
  • The counterintuitive reason leaving things on your to-do list can set your mind at ease (21:54)

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Om Podcasten

You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi