URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog The Work Addiction Scale Workaholism is not an officially recognized disease process, but those who work too much are more prone to depression and anxiety disorders, and these are real treatable illnesses. Up Your Self-Discipline Improve self-discipline by practicing empowering behaviors that become reflexes to drive you in a more rapid pursuit of your goals. Develop a Stress Management Plan Develop a personal stress management plan by monitoring for a week what causes you stress. Keep a diary. Then experiment with stress management techniques. Is Pessimism Bad for Your Heart? A pessimistic attitude increases the risk for death from heart disease, a new study reports. I Can’t Sleep! Seventy-five percent of adults have reported experiencing sleep problems at least a few nights a week or more within the past year. 123456789