National Workaholics Day is observed on July 5. The day helps people realise the importance of balancing their work life and social life. As per the Merrium Webster dictionary, a workaholic means a “compulsive worker, someone who is excessively dedicated to his work and thus neglects the other aspect of their life like family and friends.”
How to celebrate National Workaholics Day
- Take a break from workTake some time off work and relax. Prioritise your mental health over earning money.
- Go for a walkSurprise your family by joining them on an evening walk.
- A self-care dayBook a spa session for a much more relaxed experience.
- EntertainmentPlan a movie day with your friends and family. Don’t forget the popcorn.
- PicnicThis the one of the best ways to reconnect with your old friends and relatives. Keep your phone aside and rekindle the fond memories.
Quotes on National Workaholic Day
- “Don’t confuse having a career with having a life.” – Hillary Clinton
- “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forgot to make a life” – Dolly Parton
- “Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
- “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities” – Stephen Covey
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- “We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list” – Michelle Obama
- “You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” – Oprah Winfrey
- Reconsider your definitions. We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles rather than by the quality of our services and relationship to mankind.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- “There is no such thing as work-life balance- it is all life. The balance has to be within you.” – Sadhguru
- “The most important thing is to enjoy your life- to be happy- it’s all that matters.” – Audrey Hepburn.
