Do you take an enough rest? Despite timesaving devices, many in the modern society don't. People used to handwrite documents and wash their clothes on their own in the past. Now, we have computers and washing machines, which save a lot of time and effort. We can do work within much shorter time. Nevertheless, we work longer and harder than people in the past. We can easily find those who work late at night, tapping keyboards. The modern people should work less and enjoy more leisure time.
First of all, working for long hours hurts the physical health. We usually sit in a chair for a long time, which causes the strain on the waist and shoulders. The strain makes the muscles rigid, feeling more tired. Also, sitting for a long time causes the blood-flow disorders, which may result in many other serious diseases such as heart attack and strokes. We need a rest while working.
In addition, long working hour is harmful to mental health. We devote much of our energy and sometimes use our heads to excess. So we get exhausted and stressed out after working. Our brains need a rest, as well. There is a saying " All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." When we work for a long time, we lacks critical and creative thinking. Also, many people work for a long time because they have too much to do. Such burden becomes stress, which can cause many mental and physical illness.
Furthermore, the amount of working hour is not necessarily to the efficiency of work. According to a recent study, if one works continuously without taking a rest, the concentration on work decreases significantly. Many people work longer and harder because they have too much work or they want to produce a remarkable accomplishment. However, sitting in a chair late at night does not guarantee the amount or quality of work. What is important is the efficiency, not working hours.
It is true that the technological development has improved the human life a lot. However, I do not think it has also improved the quality of human life as well. People are busier and working longer. This can hurt the physical and mental health. In addition, working longer hours does not mean working efficiently. Therefore, we should work less and take a more rest.
It was very good writing. I think some point of your writing is very powerful to understand. I love the point in the second paragraph using "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." It is very appropriate proverb at the writing. But there are also some point that your are work better at. Your conclusion do not gather all the point in the body paragraph. Although it is not very big mistake, but it would be much better if you change it.
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