TELEVISION AND HEALTH – SHORTER WORKING HOURS – NO SOLUTION (PART 2)
Nothing exciting happened to disturb the peace and pleasure hours of leisure. No noise and no radio programmes subjected the body to further tension and no television shows demanded the undivided attention of the viewer. In the place of these canned programmes there was often heard rising from the valley a beautiful song that refreshed the singer and the listeners alike. These aspects of life led to wholesome relaxation which we search for today but seldom find in spite of all the money spent. Often, sound sleep escapes those who did not retire early enough, not wanting to miss out on some nocturnal pleasure. For them the hours of the night become more arduous than even their work during the day, but sleep is an indispensable and natural requirement.
While some people are never able to relax, there are others who cannot do enough to make money. Some workers, for example in the catering industry, do not enjoy their days off as a time of rest and relaxation, but to make more money they accept casual work as well. Such demands on the body may be possible for a little while but they will sap the person’s energy reserves in the long run. We must recognise that the rhythm of life consists of periods of tension and relaxation, the latter being necessary to recharge life’s batteries. Another modern tendency is to seek the necessary relaxation in sport, but unfortunately this often degenerates into competition and the body is overtaxed once again.
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