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Today we are learning about active leisure! Why do we feel so “blah” after watching Netflix and what can we do instead? What psychological needs are we missing out on?
[00:30] Something exciting!
[02:30] Active leisure vs passive leisure
[04:35] The benefits of active leisure
[06:25] How does active leisure benefit us (vs passive leisure)
[11:10] An example of active leisure: Rock climbing
[13:05] Finding active leisure that suits you
[14:06] What are you actually tired of?
[15:54] A Happier Year is on Kickstarter! bit.ly/ahappieryear
References:
- Hu, X., Barber, L. K., & Santuzzi, A. M. (2020). Does active leisure improve worker well-being? an experimental daily diary approach. Journal of Happiness Studies, doi:10.1007/s10902-020-00305-w
- Kuykendall, L., Lei, X., Zhu, Z., & Hu, X. (2020). Leisure choices and employee Well‐Being: Comparing need fulfillment and Well‐Being during TV and other leisure activities. Applied Psychology : Health and Well-being, 12(2), 532-558. doi:10.1111/aphw.12196
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