More and more people enjoy their free time activities which are dangerous (such as mountain-climbing, bungee jumping) What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of
people
these days are choosing to do something extreme, such
as bungee jumping and mountain climbing, in their spare time
. While
there are various motives why they are doing so, I am of the opinion that it is a favourable trend.
The reasons as to why increasingly more people
are taking up dangerous activities
vary. Firstly
, people
are bored of routine activities
like collecting banknotes and coins, socializing with their friends in a park or a café, and learning new things. They want to experience something unusual and exciting, so extreme action can easily satisfy their needs. Another cause of this
behaviour can be the drive to seek a thrill. When people
try extreme sports or enterprise only once, they tend to experience an adrenaline rush and want more of it. As a person who tried wingsuit jumping, I can assure you that one
feels like doing it time
and again, having tasted this
pleasure once. Therefore
, it is no wonder that many people
feel drawn to take part in extreme pastimes these days.
From my perspective, the trend towards trying risky free time
exercise is a positive one
. For one
, it gives people
an opportunity to transit and enjoy foreign cultures and natural scenery. The closest place to my country to try skydiving, for example
, is Kazakhstan, and I have to travel more than a thousand kilometres if I want to skydive. The same can be true for many other extreme free time
activities
, including surfing which requires big waves, thereby providing enthusiasts with an opportunity to travel. Secondly
, albeit no less importantly, extreme activities
help one
explore their new 'me'. While
for some these are a way of overcoming their fear, for others they are a perfect chance to take risks. No matter what one
's intentions are, all of those who try dangerous activities
are highly likely to become bolder, more confident, and improve their risk-taking skills, which are important qualities.
To conclude
, the causes of why more and more people
are interested in doing something extreme are to seek thrill and avoid mundane activities
. In my view, this
is a very positive development, because it provides people
with a chance to travel and become better versions of themselves.Submitted by ieltsteaching0 on
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