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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Recreation, hobbies and leisures providing refreshment to life

We often use the terms "hobby", "leisure", "recreation", and we know it very well that recreation, leisure or hobbies are an essential part of our lives, providing refreshment to us. Hobbies, leisures or recreational activities keep us occupied between work and family, and cultivating a good hobby have calming or helpful therapeutic side effects.

"Research has shown that recreation contributes to life satisfaction, quality of life, health and wellness, and that the use of recreation as a diversion may have clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments.

Recreation is essential to the longevity of human beings, especially because it helps counteract stress. According to research cited in Time magazine, stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States"

Do you know the difference between them these terms?

"Hobbies and leisures" have the similar meanings, as per their definitions.

"Leisure" - according to Wiki pedia:

"Leisure or free time, is a period of time spent out of work and essential domestic activity."
whereas "hobby" is defined as:

"A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit."

Here comes another words "recreation":

"Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner."

To read more about the topic at "Wikipedia": recreation

Few links to the sites with leisure or recreation information:

- Leisure activity.co.uk experiences and researches all kinds of different leisure activities and then review them to give you an idea of each one. There are many fun and leisure ideas and suggestions according to occassion like for winter, for sunny days and fun for all family.

- A blog to share harder to find information about a variety of recreational topics and ideas. Recreation ease

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Benefits of hobbies and leisures
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