Psychotherapist Dainius Jakučionis has indicated that modern life is making it increasingly challenging for individuals to mentally disengage from their professional responsibilities after work. This difficulty can result in detrimental rumination—the pattern of intrusive, unproductive thoughts that cycle endlessly, thereby impeding genuine relaxation. Supporting this concern, data from the National Well-Being Index (NSI), initiated by “Eurovaistinė,” suggests that professional obligations occupy more time than many people anticipate.
The survey revealed that 20% of the population admitted that work frequently overshadows their time reserved for rest and leisure activities. Furthermore, 4% reported having virtually no free time due to work demands. Compounding this, the findings showed that only 38% of respondents reported successfully balancing time allocated for work, leisure, and personal life.
The NSI data also highlighted that work stress was the most commonly cited source of stress across the country. According to the press release detailing these findings, when the demands of work consume excessive time and focus, it significantly restricts an individual’s ability to truly relax. This indicates a broader societal pattern where the demarcation between professional life and personal downtime is becoming increasingly blurred.
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