Stress Reduction: Leisure Time Activities

In the last byte, we looked at time management and how it reduces stress. In today's byte, we look at leisure time activities and the role they play in reducing stress.

It is generally found that people chase high achievement in their life - they therefore strive unremitted. Taking a break or a vacation is something that people believe that their work ethics or cultural barrier wouldn’t permit! Leisure is thought of as a luxury among working people. The leisure time activities provide employees a refreshing time - it helps rest and recovers from strenuous activities either at home or at work place.

The leisure time activities need not be sleeping or relaxing at home, it could be cleaning the house or even gardening. The essential aspect of these activities is their ability to reduce the stress and increase the benefits of pleasure for the individual attempting to do it. The key to effectively use leisure time is making it enjoyable.  One could think of using the time to be spontaneous, natural, and joyous, connect with people with whom they live in their neighborhood etc.

If breaks are not managed well, they could lead to job burnouts, and this could result in fadeout for the employee. It is important that vacations and leisure breaks are taken periodically and should be a recurring activity.