It is now a common social trend to workaholism. Although many people are proud to call themselves workaholics and workaholics, true workaholism (an uncontrollable compulsion for work) can cause damage to personal relationships and a decrease in quality of life.

How do you determine if your workaholic status? Workaholics work up to 40 hours per week, and they limit their time to work. They also tend not take the time to cook and clean up after work. They may neglect relationships and personal responsibilities, and feel anxious when they are not working.

“My drug is the juice from constant movement, constant communication and continual achievement -; the long list of to-dos and completed tasks at the end of the day,”Darren Hardy is the publisher and editorial director at SUCCESS Magazine. He admits to being a workaholic. “It’s a wonderful high.”

Despite all the excitement, there are also many negative effects. “Addiction starts to take over your power, drive your behavior and create a compulsion for continual use,”Hardy. “This behavior can take you off course from your major goals; tax your physical, psychological and emotional system; and even damage or destroy relationships.”

Anyone who displays the traits of a workaholic ought to consider ways to overcome this potentially dangerous addiction. Hardy created a blog. “Workaholics Anonymous -; A 12-Step Program of Recovery and Personal Transformation”For recovering workaholics looking to change their lives.

He recommends that you make an initial step to get started. “Stop doing”List. Instead of writing a “To do”Hardy recommends making a list with 10 activities that regularly consume your time. You can save a lot of time by quitting doing things like checking your Blackberry while you eat or reading your e mail all day.

You will be able to find the 11 remaining steps to successful recovery of workaholism by visiting Hardy’s blog at http://darrenhardy.success.com. SUCCESS Magazine helps readers balance their work and personal lives. Visit this site for more information. www.successmagazine.com.