In a Harvard Business Review article titled, “How the Busiest People Find Joy,” the authors discovered that it’s important to avoid passive pursuits to experience higher levels of joy.
After a long day at work, many people watch tv, explore social media, or spend time gaming. These activities are passive pursuits.
The authors discovered that, on a three-point scale, joy soars to 2.4 when we’re involved in active pursuits, but for passive pursuits, we only experience joy at a 1.7 level.
Romans 14:17 says, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
Exercising, hobbies, and volunteering are all active pursuits that bring us much more joy than passively watching tv or social media.
