Whereas those who aimed for freedom said they had a 13% increase in well-being, recording better sleep quality andParticipants who tried to relax and follow their hobbies recorded an average well-being boost of 8% and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety.Journal of PersonalityDr. Hanel said,"We all know the old saying 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' and this study shows it might actually be true.
"Ironically by doing this, people could in fact be more successful as they will be more relaxed, happier and satisfied." The study"Value Fulfilment and Well-being: Clarifying Directions Over Time" examined more than 180 people in India, Turkey and the UK.Interestingly all nationalities reported the same results with the following of 'hedonism' and 'self-direction' values leading to increased happiness.
"In the future, it will be interesting to consider how this pattern interacts with relevant traits, such as conscientiousness, and situational contexts, such as type of employment."Dr. Hanel added,"Our research further shows that it might be more important to focus on increasingMore information:Journal of Personality
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