I started learning bachata for fun but now it has become an addiction. I often choose bachata socials over reconnecting with good old friends. Most importantly, i often choose to spend my time going to Bachata socials rather than working on the stuff i really need to -- like my academics or upskilling to get promoted at work

Currently, I'm dancing almost every alternate day and i find it very hard to stop, almost like i couldn't prevent myself from another cigarette, back when i used to smoke.

In fact, if my career gets destroyed because of this, i will also not be able to dance bachata because i won't have enough money to do so. However, the short term gratification of Bachata dancing overpowers my desire to work on my career.

It has become an unhealthy addiction.

I ask people who have gone through this, because i know this is quite common in the Bachata community :

How do I get over this addiction and focus on what's important for me at this time in my life?