Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways
by Dr. Brian Higley | 1 comment
Being able to truly “relax and recharge” during leisure time is often so important to feeling good about one’s life, both personal and professional. Using our leisure time well can result in increased energy, better moods, fewer illnesses and enhanced creativity. It can also result in more feelings of optimism, self-esteem and enjoyment. Tasks that seem difficult or people who we just cannot seem to work with can all become much less of a challenge when we face them refreshed and energized. All too often, we either set aside little to no time for deeply satisfying leisure or choose to utilize the leisure time we do have in ways that drain (rather than recharge) us.
Leisure time can be used in more satisfying ways by understanding how important this is (to ourselves and to those around us) and committing to doing so regularly. Here are some ways people have been able to use their leisure time to truly recharge themselves: (more…)