From "Workaholic" to "Relaxed Individual": In-depth Analysis of Workplace Alienation, New Workplace Mantras for 35-Year-Olds, and Emotional Management [i]

It's not hard to encounter people like this around us. They work more than ten hours a day and never have the concept of weekends or holidays in their minds. [i] Home is an office with a bed, and the office can become a "home" to lie down and sleep when working overtime. [i] They can be said to be obsessed with their work. Once they leave their work, they become listless and lifeless. They are "workaholics". [i] Observing the workaholics around us, there are probably several different reasons: (1) They really love their work or money and their passion remains undiminished. [i] (2) They have not created a life that truly belongs to them. They live apart from their spouses or lack hobbies and have to find pleasure in their work. [i] (3) They use work as an escape method. They may be heartbroken or have some kind of dissatisfaction and throw themselves into it to forget the distressing things. [i] The biggest price that mankind has paid in the rapid process of civilization is the exploitation of itself. [i] The so-called "too much of a good thing" means that relying too much on the sense of accomplishment in the workplace and neglecting the management of family life will not only fail to escape loneliness and emptiness, but will often result in swallowing deeper disappointment and loneliness. [i] If you are a workaholic, you first need to adjust your mindset. Success in money and power is endless, but your life is finite [i]. Strengthen time management at work, build a high-performing team, improve efficiency through reasonable delegation, and gradually "liberate" yourself [i]. If you encounter a workaholic boss, try to psychologically accept their approach and fulfill your responsibilities as a subordinate, but when absolutely necessary, boldly express your disagreement with their communication style [i]. Even when busy, enjoy a moment of relaxation [i]. Work is not everything in life. The correct attitude towards life should be: work when you work, live when you live, and take enjoying life rather than working yourself to the bone as your life goal [i]. For urban dwellers living in concrete jungles every day, there is too much pressure without an outlet, leading to unexplained irritability [i]. Upon closer observation, many people around us are starting to look for a way out [i]. Entering the "ten-year itch" of their careers, work is no longer as enjoyable as before [i]. Therefore, those who are "well-off" unanimously shout out a new workplace mantra: "Take a break" at 35 [i]. The main characteristics of these "resting tribe" are: in their prime, with some success in their careers, backbone of their industry, and actively requesting to "take a break" [i]. They hold up a flag with two big characters written on it: "Take a break" [i]. Striving also requires "taking a break" [i]. Of course, advocating "taking a break" should not be limited to those over 35 years old. Everyone should pay attention to their health at all times [i]. Work is always endless. Adjusting one's mindset is very important. Don't make work the only focus of life, otherwise your heart will soon be exhausted [i]. With a balance of tension and relaxation, like music with a sense of rhythm, work will become a pleasant thing [i]. Do you have workplace depression? The pace of modern life is fast, and emotional fluctuations often leave office workers dizzy. If not properly adjusted, it is easy to fall into a vicious cycle of depression [i]. The so-called "vicious cycle" refers to the fact that once you are depressed because something is not going well, your work efficiency will decrease, and more setbacks will follow [i]. To solve depression, you can start from the following aspects: (1) Set reasonable goals [i]. (1) Learn to appreciate yourself and face negative stimuli calmly. [i] (2) Expand your social circle. [i] Spend more time with energetic and vibrant people and feel the light in things. [i] (3) Regulate your emotions. [i] Stop complaining, clarify your mistakes, and objectively evaluate yourself without being arrogant. [i] (4) Learn to vent. [i] When in extreme pain, learn to cry, write in a diary, etc. to help eliminate tension. [i] (5) Dietary therapy. [i] Eating sugary foods has a calming effect on the brain, and protein can improve alertness. [i] Avoid eating foods rich in saturated fat, as it inhibits the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to poor circulation. [i] (6) Get more sunlight and exercise. [i] Ultraviolet rays can improve mood to some extent. [i] (7) Develop good living habits. [i] Make your life as regular as possible, go to bed early and get up early to simplify your life. [i] As the saying goes, "A mental illness requires a mental cure," and psychotherapy is a more suitable way to treat depression. [i]