Workaholism Unmasked: When Your Job Becomes Your Identity—and How to Find Rest
Why working harder won’t make you enough—and what true rest looks like.
Once, work was about survival and purpose; now it often feels like a relentless race with no finish line. The higher we climb, the longer the ladder becomes.
In 1965, many believed automation would reduce work hours drastically. Instead, work culture intensified, glorifying busyness as virtue. For many, identity is inseparable from career achievements, creating a fragile self that fears failure.
Performancism in work leads to widespread burnout and anxiety. No amount of success fully satisfies the longing for enoughness.
Yet, surrendering to grace and embracing rest offers a way out. Stories of individuals who find peace in acceptance rather than ceaseless doing provide hope for transformation.
If you feel trapped by work, this blog offers a path toward freedom and renewed joy.
Next, we’ll explore how leisure, food, politics, and faith shape our lives in the final chapters of this journey.
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