One Idea: Leisure Is a Skill, Not Just a Break
Most of us treat leisure like a passive reward—something we get after the “real” work is done. But truly enjoyable leisure isn’t just about killing time or escaping stress. Leisure is a Skill. It’s about engaging with your time in a way that refreshes, fulfills, and reconnects you with what matters. To do that well, you need to be intentional. These 5 key insights can help:
Quality over quantity – A well-spent hour can nourish you more than an aimless weekend.
Active beats passive – Activities that involve creativity, movement, or learning tend to boost well-being more than passive consumption.
Unplug to reconnect – Disconnecting from digital noise creates space for deeper experiences.
Make it meaningful – Leisure aligned with your values—whether it’s family, art, nature, or service—feels richer.
Schedule it like it matters (because it does) – Protect your leisure like you would any important meeting.
When you shift your mindset from “time off” to “time on purpose,” leisure becomes one of the most powerful tools for renewal and joy.
One Question:
How often do you end your leisure time feeling more energized, connected, and alive—rather than just distracted or drained?
One Exercise for the Week:
Create a “Leisure Audit.”
Over the next 7 days, take five minutes each evening to jot down:
What leisure activity you did (e.g., scrolled TikTok, cooked with a friend, went for a walk)
How you felt before and after (tired, relaxed, inspired, bored, etc.)
What you’d rate it out of 10 in terms of true enjoyment or meaning
At the end of the week, look for patterns. What kinds of activities leave you feeling good? Which ones feel like wasted time? Use this insight to design your leisure more intentionally next week.