The role of leisure activities in people’s lives

The role of leisure activities in people’s lives

I’m going to talk about  the role of leisure activities in people’s lives. Most people’s lives are full of personal challenges. These vary from person to person according to their circumstances but everyone feels stress at some time. To balance this, we need to spend time on leisure activities which help us relax. Doctors say that when we relax, our bodies can repair any damage the stress causes.

Leisure activities such as team sports or clubs give us the opportunity to spend time with other people who share the same interest. We all need the support and friendship of other people and it is important to find time to develop our friendships and spend time with other people. If we do not do this we can become lonely and feel isolated.

Not only are leisure activities a good way to socialize but they can also be educational; for example learning to play a musical instrument or a craft. Learning how to do it is interesting and can be fun and as we become more skilful we enjoy a sense of achievement. A skill can always be improved and we can enjoy the pleasure of making something or playing music for ourselves and for others too.

 I enjoy swimming and playing badminton, they keep me fit and make me feel full of energy. I also enjoy reading as it is a great way to lose myself in another world and forget about my problems. A good film also does the same and if I have been studying a lot I find watching a film very relaxing.