Road rage, office rage, and even relationship rage are familiar to us. But now idleness

rage has emerged. Frequently I hear people who complain about the idleness of young people. Often their【M1】______ complaints reach a feverish pitch. Whats behind this rage？ Some people fear were spawning a lazy generation. But there is more【M2】______ likely that our fast-pace culture blinds us to the need to slow down.【M3】______ Recent studies have revealed that North Americans take significant less vacation time than people in European countries.【M4】______ The same studies indicate that people have a hard time leaving work when they go away. It seems theres always another e-mail to【M5】______ check in or a telephone call to make. This has consequences for【M6】______ family life. And it points to a deep fear: Well be punished if we stop working. The art of doing nothing could seem peculiar to some. But in our wired world its easy to slow down. Sometimes it【M7】______ takes mental discipline to be idle. Multitasking and instant communication have given us many benefits. And they also【M8】______ produce frazzled nerves, sleep problems, strained relationships, irritability, and drug independencies. Thats why its important for【M9】______ people to rejuvenate themselves by slowing down. If we value healthy living, creativity, and peace of mind, we should recognize the need to be idle. By doing such, we may【M10】______ discover the benefits of simply watching a sunset.

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