Dear Bentorah,
The problem with segulos is if they were originally designed as a ritual for idols.
That is not true of work and labor. But ask Sam Klein to make sure.
The issue of avoda zara is not bad beliefs. The issue is false practices.
Being told by tzaddikim is the Lubavitch side of the aisle on this thread.
Or their side of the chessboard.
For this mate, it’s getting very stale.