Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

These days, a fewer number of individuals are inclined to spend

time

on their hobbies.

This

is due to more

time

allocated to working and minimal

time

spent on enjoyment .

This

matter

although

seemingly harmless

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has negative implications both on a personal and a social level.

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essay will

further

elaborate on

this

issue and its effects.

First

of all, the main reason why fewer

people

partake in their hobbies is due to overworking. As a society, there has been a shift in priorities, with the majority of

people

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now career-driven and

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to be at the top of their chosen fields. In the pursuit of attaining

this

goal, many seldom sleep and

work

long hours to reach

this

ideal.

This

is clearly evident in the increasing number of working hours in countries

such

as China with many having a

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week, an enormous undertaking for the average person. With all

this

time

allocated to working,

people

no longer have the

time

for leisure as

this

time

is now allocated to rest

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before the vicious cycle starts again in the following week.

Thus

,

this

is one of the major reasons why

people

have less

time

available to spend on their past-times

This

phenomenon has taken a toll on many of these employees mentally. Many

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individuals

indiviuals

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individuals

feel trapped in

this

cycle of overworking and are unable to free themselves of

this

issue.

Furthermore

, a growing body of research has stated that psychiatric hospitals are now admitting more

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patients than ever before. These individuals are often severely depressed and feel empty despite trying to

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fill

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fill

every working hour with

work

. In

this

instance, their jobs have led them to mental instability and an antidote is often getting a past-

time

among other forms of therapy.

Although

employment is a means to a stable income, it robs some workers of their livelihood and a balance should be maintained between

work

and hobbies. In conclusion, past-times are seldomly done now, because of the demands of

work

.

However

,

this

has led to increased incidences of depression as they

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feel

trapped within their occupations. A balance

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between

work

and past-times could be beneficial in

allleviating

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alleviating

this

matter.