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ealing with the problem?</h1>So how am I dealing with the financial burden? My first step is to save what I have. I work for a fantastic organization who are supportive and encouraging, and I need to keep my bosses happy for ongoing support during surprises.The next step is looking for work opportunities outside corporate life. I have been blogging for over four years with little or no success. It’s time; I want to put the paddle on the accelerator. Hence, no matter what, I finish an article every day. As a software developer for over 15 years, I have enough meat to ship good articles quickly. But, I enjoy writing on motivation, spirituality, and mindfulness. Hence there has been a compromise, and compromises bring fatigue.I am also present on sites like Airtasker, Fiverr & Freelancer to get assignments here and there. It’s exhausting because the conversion rate is too low and tests my resilience. Some people call this resilience the ego of an Indian man, but I call it fighting for what’s right.I constantly bother my friends to advertise my skills in their network for work opportunities. Whether blogging, public speaking, content writing, software development, or giving tuition, I try my hand at everything.The easiest option to take some steam off the massive legal expenses is to enroll in Ride-sharing apps. It helps me avoid my laptop screen and do some physical exercise. I will write an article shortly about how I turn my <a href="https://dasher.doordash.com/en-au?utm_source=bing-sem-brand&utm_medium=semb&utm_campaign=dx_au_se_sb_bi_acq_2279xx_10106400677_%2B_brand_all_melbourne_2279-G13954653523&utm_term=doordash%20dasher&utm_content=76416219986228&kclickid=_kenshoo_clickid_&msclkid=8007927ab731165b1af6f1d2ecb8d67d">DoorDash</a> orders into exercise routines, but that’s for another day.Long story short, I don’t get more than 4 hours of relaxed sleep, and pronounce myself a certified workaholic.<

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h1 id="d985">What’s more</h1>True, all of this is exhausting. I have a more accessible option of choosing an out-of-court settlement. Anyone who has dealt with the Indian judicial system would advocate an out-of-court payment, but I am resisting it. I have various reasons for it, but with each passing day, I have started questioning myself. Is it worth it?I will choose to slog through multiple jobs than deal with lawyers and judges. Workaholism has become a habit. Isn’t it true for all addictions?The upside is that workaholism leaves me less time for anxiety and negative thinking. Working long hours is better than being a cocoon hiding behind blankets filled with anxiety.<h1 id="b17e">Conclusion</h1>Addiction is a complex topic, and <a href="https://readmedium.com/self-control-is-an-illusion-56ed928b8f35?sk=d25d8b8deac6bd5cb6700e8284671f7b">self-control is not an easy path</a>. Workaholism is not the first addiction I have fought; it is not the last. I fought & conquered smoking addiction of over 18 years with multiple relapses. What worked with smoking was clarity. <a href="https://readmedium.com/smoking-is-not-injurious-to-health-541f5563af1f?sk=1d326454a38c20ab9e11acb454d0f97e">Smoking was not injurious to health, but the reasons were</a>.Today, I wrote this article for multiple reasons. Firstly, I wanted to vent my frustration at a legal system designed for justice that instead helps brokers push for settlement. Secondly, to bring clarity that Workaholism has a purpose. It’s helping me stay away from negative thoughts and anxiety.Life is forcing me to be a workaholic, and I accept it with both hands being fully aware of the reasons behind it.RegardsTarunP.S — Medium is an excellent platform to read, write and learn from fellow authors. If you want to join me in this journey, Join <a href="https://tarunbhatt9784.medium.com/membership">medium</a> today.</article></body>

When Life Forces Us to Be Workaholics

Do I have a choice? Maybe not

Earlier this year, I wrote an article on Workaholism. The idea was to break the myth that happiness & self-worth depends on our success. Workaholism is an addiction, and I was a victim. It took a lot of work to identify and work on the problem.

The bad news is that I am in the middle of a relapse. I want to ask myself: Do I have a choice? Maybe not, but I have the option to be mindful.

Writing, to me, means honesty, and I am writing this article to introspect honestly to ensure I come out of this bout of Workaholism with minimal damage.

What is the problem?

At times, life gives you limited choices, and my life over the past few months has been no different. Due to a long-running legal battle against a system hell-bent on mutilating the existence of Indian men, my financial situation is in jeopardy. It's been over five years, and I am at a stage where the expenses are increasing, and the sources of income are not stable.

Money cannot buy happiness, but it helps us fight through traumatic periods. I have a defensive personality and tend always to assume the worst-case scenario. Hence, I like to create a backup plan for every backup plan. The problem with this approach is that I can’t gauge the financial backup needed to fight this war.

How am I dealing with the problem?

So how am I dealing with the financial burden? My first step is to save what I have. I work for a fantastic organization who are supportive and encouraging, and I need to keep my bosses happy for ongoing support during surprises.

The next step is looking for work opportunities outside corporate life. I have been blogging for over four years with little or no success. It’s time; I want to put the paddle on the accelerator. Hence, no matter what, I finish an article every day. As a software developer for over 15 years, I have enough meat to ship good articles quickly. But, I enjoy writing on motivation, spirituality, and mindfulness. Hence there has been a compromise, and compromises bring fatigue.

I am also present on sites like Airtasker, Fiverr & Freelancer to get assignments here and there. It’s exhausting because the conversion rate is too low and tests my resilience. Some people call this resilience the ego of an Indian man, but I call it fighting for what’s right.

I constantly bother my friends to advertise my skills in their network for work opportunities. Whether blogging, public speaking, content writing, software development, or giving tuition, I try my hand at everything.

The easiest option to take some steam off the massive legal expenses is to enroll in Ride-sharing apps. It helps me avoid my laptop screen and do some physical exercise. I will write an article shortly about how I turn my DoorDash orders into exercise routines, but that’s for another day.

Long story short, I don’t get more than 4 hours of relaxed sleep, and pronounce myself a certified workaholic.

What’s more

True, all of this is exhausting. I have a more accessible option of choosing an out-of-court settlement. Anyone who has dealt with the Indian judicial system would advocate an out-of-court payment, but I am resisting it. I have various reasons for it, but with each passing day, I have started questioning myself. Is it worth it?

I will choose to slog through multiple jobs than deal with lawyers and judges. Workaholism has become a habit. Isn’t it true for all addictions?

The upside is that workaholism leaves me less time for anxiety and negative thinking. Working long hours is better than being a cocoon hiding behind blankets filled with anxiety.

Conclusion

Addiction is a complex topic, and self-control is not an easy path. Workaholism is not the first addiction I have fought; it is not the last. I fought & conquered smoking addiction of over 18 years with multiple relapses. What worked with smoking was clarity. Smoking was not injurious to health, but the reasons were.

Today, I wrote this article for multiple reasons. Firstly, I wanted to vent my frustration at a legal system designed for justice that instead helps brokers push for settlement. Secondly, to bring clarity that Workaholism has a purpose. It’s helping me stay away from negative thoughts and anxiety.

Life is forcing me to be a workaholic, and I accept it with both hands being fully aware of the reasons behind it.

Regards

Tarun

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