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In the movement and rapid development of today's society, non-stop work is gradually becoming a norm of the working classes, regardless of whether it is manual or intellectual labor. However, studies have shown that healthy recreational activities can have many benefits for psychological and social health, thereby increasing productivity in both work and life.
1. Research on the link between entertainment and mental health
Researchers have conducted surveys on the mental health of subjects who consider leisure time to be wasted. The results show that the more negative people view leisure activities, the inversely proportional to the happiness level in their life, the problems of anxiety and depression are also higher than the average person. Through the results of this study, it can be seen that neglecting recreational activities can have negative effects on mental health in the long run.
For many people, sacrificing leisure time for work, especially in the early stages of a career, is worth it, and will contribute to the formation of a mindset that overlooks healthy leisure activities in the future. . In particular, this thought is not only popular in the office culture but is gradually being honored by society as a community culture. Busy is also gradually becoming a symbol of success as people tend to brag about being busy, even on social networking sites.
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2. Benefits of recreational activities for mental health
Recreational activities tailored to personal interests whether physical or artistic can bring about positive changes to mental health by relaxing the mind and creating an environment of connection with others. those around. Participating in recreational activities is as important as making lifestyle changes through exercise or healthy eating, because of good psychological resilience after stressful or stressful working hours. in life.
For those who are so focused on progress and productivity that it may be difficult to relax, organizing and adding more leisure time also contributes to a healthier lifestyle. Investing in leisure time can be challenging at first, especially when symptoms of stress, depression, or anxiety disorders are present. At this point, people should think of things they really like to do or take notes of relaxing or happy moments so that they can apply as a form of entertainment that suits themselves.
3. How to choose the right leisure activities for you
Some people think that recreational activities also need to be given a specific assessment with the ultimate goal to be achieved with mental health, while many others simply enjoy these moments of entertainment . Whatever the end goal, the most important thing is to embark on appropriate and healthy recreational activities.
Identify a leisure activity that you think is right for you, which can start from small things in just 5 minutes such as deep breathing, movement, drawing, sightseeing. In addition, it is advisable to incorporate some small goals into leisure activities to make them easier to grasp and implement, such as writing in 20 minutes your favorite content, reading 25 pages of a book or walking for 1 hour, even Just chatting with friends. Of course, developing these recreational activities also takes time for the body to adapt, but allowing yourself to relax and do things you love is always a healthy investment in long-term health.
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