Do you ever feel like you’re running from one activity to another?
Whether you’re a student, a parent or an employee, you may have so much to do that you yearn for more free time.
Most people do engage in some leisure activities. Watching television is the most common, accounting for more than half of the average person’s total leisure time.
Sometimes, however, it’s a good idea to simply give yourself a few minutes to be quiescent (see definition and hear pronunciation below).
Whether you stare at the clouds or simply sit on a park bench, having some “down time” is its own reward!
To learn more about the ways that Americans use their time, go to: www.bls.gov/tus/
Cool word question of the day: Why do you think there is value in setting aside time to be quiescent?
Quiescent: Marked by inactivity; motionless; causing no trouble.
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