In the UK,an Euro stat survey discovered that people in Britain spend about 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socializing, 22-23% on sport and hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular leisure activities are listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, gardening, eating out and going to the cinema.
However the majority of Americans tend to enjoy more passive leisure activities, such as watching television or going to the movies, as opposed to vigorous activities like aerobics, jogging and weight training. However, the survey did find participation levels for physical activities could increase significantly during the coming years. “Americans clearly enjoy relaxation as a leisure activity, but they also claim they want to be more active in the future,” said Marc Falcone, Bear Stearns leisure analyst. “It will be interesting to see if that desire to get off the couch turns into a reality.”
-What do you understand by the expressions 'quality time',the 'work ethic' and the 'leisure'?
We are all human beings that work for our survival.'Work ethic' is a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.An example of good work ethics is coming in to the office on time even if the boss is on vacation. Good work ethics include being a hard worker, not cutting corners, being diligent, having a sense of responsibility, caring about quality and being committed.But after all this work we as living souls need time for 'leisure' and 'quality time'.
Leisure is the free time you spent YOURSELF.
Free time is time spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores and education. It also excludes time spent on necessary activities such as eating and sleeping.In today's constantly connected world, finding solitude has become a lost art. In fact, Western culture tends to equate a desire for solitude with people who are lonely, sad, or have antisocial tendencies. But seeking solitude can actually be quite healthy. In fact, there are many physical and psychological benefits to spending time alone.But not everyone can stay alone every time they are free.Human beings need other human beings.This is 'quality time'.An informal reference to time spent with close family, partners or friends that is in some way important, special, productive or profitable. It is time that is set aside for paying full and undivided attention to the person or matter at hand. It may also refer to time spent performing some favorite activity.
It is important to find that balance between work,alone time,and family/friends time,so we can have a happy healthy life.
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