What part does work play in happiness?

What part does work play in happiness?

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One theory about generic happiness and that sense of well-being is that it requires a balance of work and love and play. And I believe that. I think that's an accurate way to look at what elements in your life need to be in balance in order for you to feel a sense of joy. Work has to be something that's purposeful, and you have to have some level of challenge and passion. You have to also then have a balance of play, because if you work too much, or if you play too much, and it starts to get lopsided, it will actually start to create a sense of dissatisfaction. When you add the element of love to it, which includes self and others, you really have the entire enchilada. That's it. So, if we all wanted to look at that as probably a way to achieve and maintain happiness, that would probably be the specific elements that need to be in place in order for that to happen.