An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady
What is balance
Somebody who takes part in and activity or event with somebody else
What is a partner
State of being in good health and having adequate life balance
What is wellness
This is defined as the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one's life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile.
What is happiness
Slow controlled movements that can help improve balance, concentration, and relaxation
What is Tai Chi
Leisure and life activities where the primary focus is interacting with others
What are social interventions
The ability of a joint or group of joints to move through a full range of motion without pain
What is flexibility
Eye contact, nodding, and providing appropriate non-verbal responses are examples of this.
What are listening skills
A person's sense of their own worth, abilities, and value
What is self esteem
A feeling of connection to a greater whole, and a belief that one's life is lived in connection with the self, community, environment, and a power greater than themselves
What is fulfillment
A practice that combines movements, breathing, and meditation to improve overall health and calm the mind
What is yoga
What are cognitive interventions
The body's physical capability to sustain an exercise for an extended period
What is endurance
Team sports have been shown to help children build a social circle and make new friends which helps them develop this.
What is a sense of belonging
An emotional state of mind that can be improved by listening to uplifting music, dancing, and singing
What is mood
A spiritual practice because it can help people connect with something greater than themselves, break out of limits, and trust their imagination
What is creativity
The use of oils, candles, smells, baths, teas, lotions, heat and moisture to relax the body.
What is aromatherapy
Intrinsic beliefs that have importance to you and help to guide your behaviors and decisions
Women are encouraged to do this in order to help improve bone density and combat osteoporosis
What is weightlifting
A direct and respectful way to express your feelings and needs while still considering others.
What is assertive communication
The state of finding a balance between a leisure skill and how challenging that activity is.
What is flow
This is a peaceful ease of mind that is described as a feeling of happiness and satisfaction with one's current life situation.
What is contentment
A technique in which a person visualizes positive images or scenarios to help relieve stress
What is guided imagery
the action of taking part in something
What is leisure participation
This form of exercise has been shown to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, hypertension, and stroke, as well as helps with weight loss.
What is aerobic/cardiovascular exercise
A structured activity that helps a group of people work together more effectively by fostering communication, problem solving, and productivity
What is a teambuilding exercise
This refers to one's ability to cope with and recover from difficult life experiences while maintaining psychological well-being and has been documented as a benefit from leisure participation.
What is resiliency
This is a feeling that what you do and who you are matters, and that your actions contribute to something meaningful and can be shaped by life circumstances and leisure participation.
What is a sense of purpose
The practice of recording your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help unclutter and calm one's mind
What is journaling
supplies, money, materials, staff, etc that help a person to function effectively
What are leisure resources