Wellbeing, work & play
ELISABETTA FRANZOSO explores the relationship between wellbeing, work and play – the eighth focus of the Wellness Inventory Wheel.
Reality Check Work and play are essential to a balanced lifestyle, but they aren’t separate entities. What is play to you may be work to another. And while some of us make a chore out of recreation, others don’t even consider their jobs as work – because they enjoy what they do.
Insight Play is frequently considered an antonym of work, solidifying the dichotomy between the two. One reason we don’t play as much as we should is because we’ve adopted society’s definition of it as no more than “fun”. But play is fascinating, peaceful and restful. And when play energy is balanced with work energy it enhances the quality of professional and personal relationships.
Result Because work and play are dynamically connected with self-concept, a sense of purpose and your own survival, they’re strong determinants of your wellbeing. If problems are ongoing in work or play, your state of health and wellness will reflect this. Ultimately, it’s all about perception. Work provides meaning and structure to your life – you earn your livelihood, express your gifts, dreams and creativity and facilitate change in the world. Because of this, work is seen as both necessary and desirable. Play is a form of self-nourishment, it’s an attitude you can create at any point – transforming something monotonous into the exciting, duties into desires. By allowing play to strengthen “you”, you’re more likely to experience balance and live in the now.
Moving Forward It’s impossible to live a full life if you lack the energy to play or can’t grasp the concept of “taking it easy”. Rather than changing what you do for work or play, be more aware of your attitude and with professional coaching, examine the roles work and play have in your life and make changes.
How to balance work & play
Abandon judgments of either activity. Ask, “What do I consider as play?”, “How am I presently balancing work and play?”, “Is play an important priority in my life – and if not, why?”.
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Elisabetta Franzoso BA, Dipl.Psych, MSocSc
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Elisabetta Franzoso is a highly self-driven coach and motivator who focuses on communication, self-expression and wellbeing. Her passion is to empower people to achieve excellence and transformation from the inside out. To complete your Well-Being Inventory Index and get your detailed personal Health and Wellness Assessment, contact Elisabetta and her team of professional Life Coaches, Psychological Counsellors, Fitness Trainers, Nutritionists, Physicians and Body Therapists.
