All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Depressed Boy

By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro Monday, February 06, 2012

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Of late, I've been writing about some of the broader issues of life and this is reflected in at least a couple of my recent Shareposts (living a flatlined life; turning around the signs of burnout). I don't want to give the impression that most people feel miserable about their working life, so my ai...

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Marishka

2/ 6/12 3:34pm

Hi Jerry,

I agree with you completely. Even in the workplace, no play can make the workplace depressed. Play has definately been shown to be of great value for people.

I propose a more balanced life...25 hours a work week, more time to play.

Guess that's why babies and kids and animals are our mentors :)

I guess we have to give permission to ourselves to do this... to play like children to refresh our souls...

Marishka

Jerry Kennard, Health Pro

2/ 6/12 3:53pm

You've got my vote, Marishka. I think we work far too hard with too few vacations for our own good. The more people have embraced technology the easier it is for work to follow them home.

All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Depressed Boy

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