The Workaholic Trap: When Hustle Becomes a Cage

Resources: 

• This season’s resource guide – download at the bottom of this page!
• Celebrate Recovery – Free programs across the nation
• Re:Generation – Recovery program in Dallas, Texas
• Join Athena’s book pre-order list to gain access to discounted pricing and exclusive resources only available to those who pre-order!

Actionable Steps:

1.  Set Stop Times.
   • What’s the thing you run to when life feels heavy? Work? Perfection? Your phone? Write it down. Awareness breaks shame.
   • Pick a daily time to shut work down… and actually honor it.
2. Schedule Joy, Not Just Tasks.
   • Put relationships, rest, and fun on your calendar as non-negotiables.
3. Redefine Success.
   • Each morning, write: “Success today means…” and include something not tied to work.
4. Practice “No.”
   • Say no to one unnecessary task this week and notice that the world didn’t fall apart.
     • In those moments, make one different choice—a walk, a call to a friend, a prayer, journaling. Tiny nudges create big shifts.

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