Recreation is not merely some activity that makes us escape from the boredom and drudgery of everyday life. It is about engaging our mind in something that requires sufficient focus to direct our attention away from our stressful world. It is a time out to do something over which we have a sense of control, where we feel competent and empowered, where we are in charge. It does not matter if the fun activity is primarily mental, such as writing and paining or primarily physical such as biking and jogging; an activity becomes a recreational activity if it fully absorbs your attention, if it gives you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, and if your competence in that activity increases over time. Going by this definition, most of the activities that we indulge in, in the name of recreation are not really the kind of recreational activities that are supposed to de-stress and energize us.
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 08:56:47 +0000
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