SEC | S11W5-""""Recreation""""

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It is said that all work and no play, make Jack a dull boy. How true is this? Of course, everyone needs time off from work.

Recreation is any indoor or outdoor activities we do for fun during our leisure time. It can also be described as the refreshment of our spirit, soul, and body for a better functioning.

Recreational activities are often done for pleasure, for fun, for amusement, and for enjoyment. There are two main types of recreational activities; Indoor recreational activities and Outdoor recreational activities .

Indoor recreational activities are those activities that are carried out in the house.
Examples:
•Sewing/knitting
•Drawing
•Playing piano
•Ludo
•Chess
•Dancing
•Painting
•Scrabble
•Watching television
•Playing cards etc.

Outdoor recreational activities are those activities that are carried out outside or in an open space like parks, within the compound, open field.
Examples:
•Swimming
•Fishing
•Running
•Partying
•Ten-ten
•Jogging
•Tennis
•Excursion
•Horse ridding
•Hunting etc.

Oh! I have enjoyed so much starting from being a kid to being an adult. It has been so much fun and I love to do more.

Firstly, I have enjoyed partying. I love partying a lot because I believe there is so much fun in partying. At parties, other recreational activities are carried out just as dancing, singing, and others. I have so much fun partying with friends.

ninapenda on a swing

Secondly, I have enjoyed swinging. You know swing has so much fun especially when someone assists to make me go higher. I feel relaxed and energized after playing on a swing.

Thirdly, I have enjoyed seeing movies 🎬. It is my form of relaxation especially when the movie is so interesting and fun.

Recreational activities are good for everyone, even the animals do have their time out for recreational activities how much more humans.

These activities help us in various areas of our lives both as a parent and kids.

Mental stability: Recreational activities help to develop our mental health both as a kid and parents. These activities offer educational value to everyone involved. They learn new skills which could last for a lifetime.

For example; a person who knows nothing about swimming goes out with friends every weekend for swimming, automatically, he learns how to swim every weekend.

Self-esteem: Outdoor and indoor recreational activities help one have an increased sense of confidence both as a parent and kid. For a kid who feels an inferiority complex among his peers, recreational activities can restore his self-confidence.

Reduce stress: Getting involved in any recreational activities that interest you after a long day at work can help ease off stress and renew strength.

Because I enjoy outdoor recreational activities more than indoor activities, I visit Pleasure Park, PortHacourt

Pleasure Park is an open space filled with so many activities like swimming, swing, horse riding, boat, tennis, mary-go-round, and lots more...

Just pay your gate fee and enjoy everything you wish to enjoy. I love the swing more because we have less crowd there than in other activity spots. I forget my troubles, and my sorrow and focus more on having fun with so much smile on my face.

You can't be to the pleasure park and come back the same, just as the name implies. There is so much pleasure in there.

ninapenda and friend

I enjoy my recreational activities with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors too. I have this sweet friend who enjoys recreational activities with me anytime she visits. I love her energy when it comes to things like this.

Just like when we don't have work at my place of work, we either see movies, play cards, ludo, or even dance. It's usually fun, like so much fun

In conclusion, recreational activities are what we need for our mental well-being and growth. It is also a form of relaxation that can help the nerves be in good shape. All these activities don't cost a fortune, they only cost time.

I invite @ruthjoe @princa @beautiful12