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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If you have a busy schedule, it’s probably tough to squeeze in any downtime.

Between schoolwork and extra-curricular activities, you may feel that you have no time to simply relax. But don’t fall into that trap.

Scientists are now discovering that it actually improves productivity if you can find time in your daily routine to take some short breaks.

Rather than rushing from activity to activity, take a few minutes now and then to simply kick back and relax.

You may be pleasantly surprised to find that these quiescent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) periods give you a much-needed energy boost.

Chances are, you’ll think more clearly and get more done for the remainder of the day!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Why do you think it’s important to be quiescent from time to time?

Quiescent: At rest, inactive and/or quiet.

Click to hear the pronunciation of quiescent:

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