Did anyone read about the new law in France that relieves workers of the obligation to answer digital communication after 6pm? In this article I read that the French work a 35-hr week and that in Sweden they are experimenting with reducing the work week to 30hrs. http://www.theguardian.com/education...job-hours-work I think this is amazing and could use something similar in America. American people are overworked and underpaid in many cases, we are also not given or even encouraged to take our full vacation, and many people can't even afford to go on a vacation and thus termed the coin staycation. Overall we live in a society where productivity is valued more than any other ethical value and it's basically killing us. The rate of technology makes it even more easily accessible. I'm guilty of checking email while watching a movie or before I go to bed.
It's important for me to take measures to lessen my work-related stress and anxiety which is continusouly exacerbated by the rising cost of living and healthcare. I haven't taken a vacation in nearly 2yrs, not even a weekend getaway, and nobody sees anything wrong with that, I know people who haven't taken a vacation in longer than that. I practice chigong and mindfulness meditation, I spend time outside walking and exercising everyday, but unless I reduce my work load, put some real effort/funds into taking a vacation, and learn to enjoy my life more and feel less guilty about not being productive while I'm out doing something fun then nothing will really change.
So how do you balance your work and life? Do you feel like you have a fair chance at happiness and a good balance between work-to-love rather than live-to-work?