I read this in last Saturday's Toronto Star: The French work less than Americans do, while sleeping more, taking more time over meals, and spending longer hours on leisure activities - and guess what? The French feel happier than Americans do. I think we can all learn a lesson from that.
It seems that certain cultures are quite driven to achieve more monetarily and career-wise. And it comes at the expense of relationships and even personal health. I'm sure the Americans aren't even the worst in that regard.
Sometimes it may be good to step back and take a look your own situation and realistically assess yourself. Now I'm not saying take a 1-1/2 year vacation like me. But, take time to smell the roses now and then, that's all. If you need to take a break from the hamster wheel of life, then so be it. The world won't come to an end if you're not there to greet it, bright eyed and bushy tailed, each and every morning.
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