STOP Making These Work Sacrifices (They Are Killing You)

Success requires sacrifice. But when do you "draw the line?" Some things should never be sacrificed for a job. Here are four important areas to protect:

4. Your Personal Goals

Jobs are vehicles to help us navigate life, providing money for survival and comfort. However, your job should never outweigh other ambitions like marriage, travel, or a career change. These personal goals should never be compromised.

3. Your Integrity

Reflect on the person you want to be versus who you are today. Compromising principles can be subtle or obvious. Misrepresentation and manipulation may seem easy paths up the corporate ladder, but ultimately, consider who you will see in the mirror. Your ethics matter, and it’s never too late to change.

2. Family And Friendships

A 1999 study found that 55% of marriages involving a workaholic ended in divorce, compared to 16% without a workaholic partner. Additionally, adult children of workaholics suffered from anxiety, depression, and marriage difficulties. Maintaining strong family and friendship bonds is crucial.

1. Your Health

About 80% of workers report feeling stressed at work. Chronic stress affects more than just sleep; it can cause headaches, heart issues, asthma, depression, and impact almost every body system. Your health must be a priority.

Protecting these aspects of your life helps ensure true success without unnecessary sacrifice.