Everybody's working for the weekend
source: http://www.livescience.com/health/weekend-effect-100115.html
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"Working men and women across all occupations felt mentally and physically better on the weekends regardless of income, work hours, education, age or marital status, researchers found.
To figure out why, the researchers had participants indicate whether they felt controlled versus autonomous in the task they were engaged in the moment they were paged. Participants also noted how close they felt to those around them and how competent they perceived themselves to be at their activity.
No surprise: Weekends were associated with elevated feelings of freedom and closeness — participants said they were more often involved in activities of their own choosing and spending time with close friends and family members. People also felt more competent during the weekend than they did at work.
"Far from frivolous, the relatively unfettered time on weekends provides critical opportunities for bonding with others, exploring interests and relaxing — basic psychological needs that people should be careful not to crowd out with overwork," Ryan said.
"Our findings highlight just how important free time is to an individual's well-being," Ryan said."
http://www.livescience.com/health/weekend-effect-100115.html
To figure out why, the researchers had participants indicate whether they felt controlled versus autonomous in the task they were engaged in the moment they were paged. Participants also noted how close they felt to those around them and how competent they perceived themselves to be at their activity.
No surprise: Weekends were associated with elevated feelings of freedom and closeness — participants said they were more often involved in activities of their own choosing and spending time with close friends and family members. People also felt more competent during the weekend than they did at work.
"Far from frivolous, the relatively unfettered time on weekends provides critical opportunities for bonding with others, exploring interests and relaxing — basic psychological needs that people should be careful not to crowd out with overwork," Ryan said.
"Our findings highlight just how important free time is to an individual's well-being," Ryan said."
http://www.livescience.com/health/weekend-effect-100115.html
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Conniepae
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Everybody's working for the weekend. So true. At least in my house, we count down days till the weekend. Monday evening, we say 'four days left'. Tuesday evening, it's three days left and so on. I love weekends. I love sharing time with my husband and my family. Weekdays are just the vehicle used to be able to get to the weekends. Hip-hip-hurray it's Saturday!
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Conniepae
