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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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People
 claim
that is
 important to use free
time
 for something more than resting. They think that practising exercises that made the mind work is what rest
time
 should be used for.
On the other hand
, there is the opposite idea, the mind should be resting during the
time
 someone does not have to work.
Firstly
, it is important for
people
 to spend
time
 doing something more than working. Nowadays, the world is facing an era where
people
 tend to do nothing with their free
time
. They only use
this
time
 to watch videos and other content on their smartphone. While
this
 happens, levels of depression and suicidal thoughts are growing in our society.
This
 means that if
people
 do not use their
time
 for something productive they start feeling worse about themselves. At the same
time
, one day has 24
hours
 and the working class spend between 8 or 10
hours
 focusing on their works. Adults have to sleep an average of 7
hours
.
This
 means that there are only six
hours
 left to do other activities. So, it is understandable if someone wants to rest
instead
 of doing anything else like reading or learning something new.  To sum up, I am of the opinion that, a person has to have a balance between everything from working to spending
time
 with family.
This
 is the only way to have a fulfilled life. Where someone can rest
however
 does not spend all his
time
 doing something that will not produce a benefit.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cognitive abilities
  • mental stagnation
  • intellectually stimulating
  • relaxation
  • meditation
  • stress reduction
  • overall well-being
  • personal development
  • life satisfaction
  • sense of achievement
  • emotional balance
  • peace of mind
  • scientific evidence
  • memory
  • learning
  • creativity
  • emotional regulation
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