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Many people work long hours, leaving every little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

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It is indeed true that, these days people are too busy to spend
time
 for other activities than their job.
That is
,
therefore
, there is a relatively big group who spend much of their
time
 to
work
instead
 of some hobbies. While, I accept that, they might have their valid reasons, I believe that, disadvantages are considerably bolder than its benefits.
To begin
 with, leisures, those activities which people are willing to do and enjoy a lot, are truly required for mental and physical development. To have a healthier body, It is proved that, the body should have a rest after a few hours working, depending on people’s age and capacity and level of their health, but it is absolutely, needed. It
also
, helps to release stress and tension after a busy
day
 at the office. As a personal example, I would admit that, when I spend
time
 in front of the TV or even cooking, I relax and have fun and get energy for my
next
day
. I believe that, it makes my body ready for another busy
day
.
Secondly
, from my point of view, I think that,
work
 is part of a life not the whole, meaning, it should not be dominant almost all possible times. Having seen my uncle as a workaholic person, I have learned that, it is not a positive trend in the life. He used to
work
 more than 12 hours a
day
, now when he is in his 80’s, he almost regrets not having leisure activities. Since, he thought that he needs money for his leisures, but when he got money, it was too late to be able to do and
accordingly
, enjoy. In conclusion, I, once again, would argue that,
work
 is one key factor to be mentally and physically healthy, but in a balance. If someone dedicates most of her/ his
time
 working, undoubtedly, it works adverse, and working endanger the mental and physical health of people.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • work-life balance
  • mental well-being
  • burnout
  • stress relief
  • productivity
  • economic growth
  • career progression
  • skill enhancement
  • quality time
  • financial security
  • leisure activities
  • physical health
  • personal relationships
  • stress-related illnesses
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