Hamiota Echo in Hamiota, Manitoba

Workaholism Origins Tied to Childhood Inadequacy

Psychologist Mark Held of Denver explains workaholism as a driven, non optional approach to work rooted in childhood needs. He notes patterns from dysfunctional families, rigid rules, poverty, and family business legacies that push individuals to seek approval through constant work, at the expense of life balance. He advises reducing work 10 to 20 percent, scheduling leisure, and seeking peer support to reduce burnout and improve perspectives.