Recreational, from the term recreation, it is an activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. Recreational means, relating or denoting activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. It refers to the time spent in an activity one loves to engage in, with intent to feel refreshed.
Recreational activities help you to take a break from monotony and diversion from the daily routine. It gives people the benefit of a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle and involves an active participation in entertaining activities that one is interested in. When one does engage in recreating activities that he or she likes, it would naturally give them enjoyment. Recreational activities provide source of joy and relaxation to one’s mind and body.
Aside from giving you the enjoyment that you would want, recreational activities also give you an opportunity for you to be able to spend time with yourself. Having the time to spend with yourself can make you meet your inner self. It will give you an opportunity to know more about yourself deeper.
Also, other recreational activities can give you time to be with your family. You will bond through the activities and give yourselves plenty of opportunity to talk about personal thoughts and updates on each and everyone’s life. After all, you are a family. You must be able to know things about them and of course be close.
Recreational activities could also help you develop your leadership skills as well as interpersonal skills. As certain recreational activities need a lot of members, someone should be able to lead and guide through the course of the game. And since there are a lot of members, each should be able to communicate with each other. Each should be able to share their thought on their strategies for the activities thus resulting to developing your interpersonal skill.
Recreation is of two types per type: Passive and active, indoor and outdoor, group and solo.
Samira Jamali.H (Angel) 