likelv to escape furtlher stuLdv, an+d we imiav perhapslook forw^ardl to the timiie whlen we slhall be able to switchl off -ou, niervotus en-ergy as readilv -as wNe (lo our-wireless or our electric liglht, anld so regulate its consumnlptioni to oUrI better advantage.In these days the prlblem of utilizing timiie a(ldvanta,ieously is beeoming a mneore and more difficult onle, an(l those who lear-n carly in life lhowv not to waste -tle hours at their disposal have taken a most impor'tant stel) in achievinig such success as lies withini their reach.* * ~~~CONC US I(1NS.In the course of these rathel d(lesultory and disijointed rcmiiar-ks 11o attemp)t has been madle to lay down hard-andl- fast regUlations goverining the l)lescril)tion of work, rest, or play for the preservation of health or for combating disease.No l)rescriptlon of the kinid cant be printed and distributed indiscriamiinately to all hlio seek advice oni this <subject, and nlo rules can be formulated, applicabhle to anyv case, witlhouit carefull conside ration of the individvA+--nTrt-rr p)ersonlal factors inivolved.Buit ifgegulatiouv si-idn p.ihlo guiding prinucipks are u)ot without their value, anid amiiong( these I would empha- size again:(a) The recogniition of work as an ally, not ani einemy, ir thlera,petutic operlationis onI niervous disease.(4) h'l'e paranmount importance of a correct (liagIlosis in funietional disorders before determininig the part to be played by rest and work in their treatment.
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