Why work makes you happier.

There is a philosophical thread that runs through the minds of some that goes like this: If you want to have a long, happy life, engage in a life of leisure.  Find easy jobs, take lots of vacations, get rich and retire early.  Nevermind that these ideas are contrary (easy job doesn’t equal getting rich), people are looking for jobs that give them lots of vacation, summers off, and more.

Sounds great, except it doesn’t work like that.  In fact, it works just the opposite.  

 

Life gets more interesting when you engage with it.  Work is a primary part of that process.  People who are engaged in solving problems, in serving others, in doing good, in creating and producing, are happier healthier people.

Sitting around, seeking pleasure for it’s own sake, leads to stagnation and boredom.  

There is some old, home spun wisdom that says, “Pants wear out faster sitting down than moving around”, that probably sums it up better than I ever could.

Do you disagree? If so let me know how this isn’t correct.  Love to hear you thoughts.

David Curry