Workaholics like this, often experience health problems after a while because they do not rest or eat properly and they are in a permanent state of stress. They do not know how to relax and they do not know how to enjoy life. This surely cannot be a good thing However, some people whose job is the most important thing in their lives are perfectly happy. If you are lucky enough to have a job that you love, doing it all the time is not exhausting or problematic because you enjoy it all the time. People who have careers that make them happy do not need hobbies and leisure pursuits for relaxation - they are happy and satisfied anyway.

Of course it is true that most people have to earn a living and that, unfortunately, this otten involves doing a job that you don't enjoy. Lots of people have jobs they hate or that they find very boring or depressing. For such people, hobbies and leisure pursuits are extremely important. They provide something to look forward to at the end of a working day or week, and they provide something that people can give all their enthusiasm and attention to. For example, a big interest in playing or watching sport allows people to forget their jobs and other problems for a while and concentrate fully on something that is simply enjoyable Hobbies that may seem strange to other people can also give people something they can focus their energies and thoughts on.

In my opinion, hobbies and leisure pursuits are vital. You shouldn't think only about work. You need a balance in your life, you need something that offers simple pleasure and compensates for the unpleasant aspects of work, some people don't need this because their jobs are also a pleasure for them, but I don't know any people like that!