All About Leisure
Use of free time for enjoyment
What is Leisure
This activity allows you to be creative through drawing, painting, sketching etc.
What is art?
Quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
weights, cardio machines, fitness classes, personal instructors
What is the gym?
This place is full of books, magazines and computers
What is the library?
walking, volunteering, exercise, reading, socializing, enjoying nature
What are activities that are free
This activity allows to be creative through instruments, singing, writing lyrics, dancing etc.
What is music?
the use of words and music to evoke positive imaginary scenarios in a subject with a view to bringing about some beneficial effect
What is guided imagery?
worship, prayer, community, religion
What is church?
Can be done outside or inside on a treadmill
What is walking?
Deep Breathing, meditation, listen to soft music, yoga, watch the sunrise/set
What are activities that help you relax?
This activity allows you to be creative through making new foods, baking, being healthier through food etc.
What is cooking?
effective technique for reducing overall body tension ... By tensing your muscles before relaxing them
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
ASU, UofA, NAU, ACU
What is school/college/classes?
Monopoly, UNO, Checkers, Scrabble
What is playing a game?
Lowers stress, improves mood, lowers heart rate, improves cognitive function, improves overall physical health and provides the opportunity to socialize
What are benefits of leisure?
Use of the imagination or original ideas allowing you to find ways to express yourself.
What is creativity/being creative?
reduces stress, depression, anxiety and lowers heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate; reduces muscle tension and chronic pain.
What are benefits of relaxation?
Lattes, Starbucks, cappuccino, Cartel, Dutch Bros
What is coffee shop?
Jazz, Rock, Country, Oldies, radio
What is listening to music?
lack of funds, insufficient time, lack of motivation, lack of confidence, limited social circle/support
What are excuses for not engaging in leisure?
Express yourself, get out emotions, write out feelings, track your progress
What is journaling?
breath control, simple meditation, warrior pose, tree pose, lotus pose
What is yoga?
Rocky Point, Tempe Park, Sadie's, Pebble, Palm
What is the beach?
Basketball, Soccer, Tennis
What is playing a sport?