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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

#people #leisure #time #activities #mind #word #puzzles #rest
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 claim
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 important to use free
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 for something more than resting. They think that practising exercises that made the mind work is what rest
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 should be used for.
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, there is the opposite idea, the mind should be resting during the
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 someone does not have to work.
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, it is important for
people
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 to spend
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 doing something more than working. Nowadays, the world is facing an era where
people
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 tend to do nothing with their free
time
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. They only use
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time
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 to watch videos and other content on their smartphone. While
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 happens, levels of depression and suicidal thoughts are growing in our society.
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 means that if
people
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 do not use their
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 for something productive they start feeling worse about themselves. At the same
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, one day has 24
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 and the working class spend between 8 or 10
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 focusing on their works. Adults have to sleep an average of 7
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.
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 means that there are only six
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 left to do other activities. So, it is understandable if someone wants to rest
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 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
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 with family.
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 is the only way to have a fulfilled life. Where someone can rest
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 does not spend all his
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 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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