With this, I probably never go fishing. However, I have nothing against anglers, as everyone have their own ways of enjoying themselves.

I definitely have no patience at all to wait for one fish to get lured by the bait and possibly spend  half the day passing time. Especially in Singapore’s hot and ever-changing weather, it isn't really a fun place to be in all day, baking under the scorching hot sun. Blatantly speaking, It just seems like a waste of time, and bores me out completely. With the thousands of mosquitoes flying around in Singapore, such places like Kallang riverside park would be home to the thousands of them squirming around scouring for the sweetest blood. 

Last but not the least, for the most humane reason, I don’t want to injure or kill a fish. Sure I do love eating fish, but the thought of me killing a fish and eating it, just dosen’t seem appetizing at all to me. Just to throw a fish back into the water after catching it, this would definitely harm the fish, maybe even damage its gills. I don’t call that fishing, it’s basically just harming them. Fishes have minds of their own too, they feel fear and pain too, what if we got hooked by a hook? It would hurt us too.  Maybe even terrorize us as well. For me, it’s a definite no. 

But fishing this activity is appealing to me. Fishing can help family bond. Fishing may sounds as boring from what i mention above, but it gives us the opportunity to spend more time with my friends and family. My brother and I do not know how to fish, but my dad and his friend does. I always anticipate for my dad bringing us out to fish together with them. He always go fishing with his friend, leaving for days. My brother and I used to watch a television series on National Geographic called "wicked tuna". It was a show where different fisher teams compete to fish for the best tuna they can find and the one that sell the highest price win. It was the day when my interest to fishing rose. That's why, if there any chance a my dad is able to bring us to fish, i be more willingly to go.

Another reason would be that it would feel purposeless. I mean, catching a fish afer and throwing it back into the sea after that? What’s the point? Well to me, it’s just a waste of effort and time. You would be spending a whole day preparing the accessories and sitting there catching the fishes, but at the end of the day, you would just dump them back into the river as you wouldn’t even know if those fishes can be eaten. 

Lastly, fishing requires lots of patience which I do not have and it depends on the weather too. If it rains, you cannot even go fishing as it would be hard to fish in such wet weather conditions. Even fishes would not want to come and find food on the rod. Fishing is like doing miniature designs. It requires a large amount of patience as you will have to sit there all day long waiting for the fish to eat the bait. If there isn’t any fishes, you will just be sitting down there wasting your time or falling asleep due to the long waiting time. 

Therefore, fishing does not appeal to me as I would find it boring and a waste of my precious time which I can use to do something more meaningful. 

Another reason I think fishing isn’t an activity for me is because I need to sit around the river, under the hot sun, at risk of having sunburn anytime. Reapplying of sticky and oily sunblock isn’t ideal for me. I don’t really like the stickiness of sunblock on me. But at the same time, I do not wish to have big red patches of sunburn on me. Speaking from experience, it does not feel good. 

Fishing is also an activity that really depends on luck. I can never be sure that I will catch any fishes that day. If I’m lucky enough, I might have a full bucket of fishes by the end of the day; but if I’m not, little or none in the bucket. However, since I cannot assure that they’re edible, I would likely throw the fishes back into the water, making the activity meaningless after all. 

In my opinion, fishing is a long and tedious process. Firstly, you have to buy certain tools to aid in the fishing process and they are costly. After buying the tools you have to manually set up parts of the fishing rod. When the fishing rod is ready, a bait is needed to lure in the fishes. Some are seen bringing a stool to dig for worms while others choose to buy them. Then, put the bait on the fishing hook and cast it. Casting a fishing line also takes skills as you have to be wary of the direction the hook is being thrown. If you are not careful you could injure someone as the sharp points could hit them. When the line has been successfully thrown into the river, the next step is to have a lot of patience. Fishing can last up to hours depending on whether the fishes are enticed by your bait. Who knows maybe the fishes have refined tastebuds and dislike worms. Next is a misconception I have of fishing. I thought that after the fish bites the bait all you need to do was reel it in. However, a lot of arm strength is needed to catch the fish. It’s not a laidback activity. Surprisingly, there is more hard work put in and a variety of technical ways. It’s much more detailed than others think! An avid angler mentioned that they own a trusty tackle box. It contains fishing tools and accessories such as a good pair of pliers and a good pair of sunglasses. I’ve only assumed that sunglasses were to protect the eyes from the blinding sun. However, it is also used to protect the eyes from being hit by the fishing hook, and it apparently gives them a cool look.

As I mentioned previously about needing a lot of patience, I do not fit that criteria. I do not have that patience to sit in the open under the hot sun to wait for a fish to bite. That’s not the only negative aspect of fishing. The place where fishing occurs is a place known for its breeding site for insects. Those annoying blood suckers, called mosquitos, would never leave me in peace. The irksome noise they make, and their bottomless pit appetite will irritate me to no end. 

Lastly, a very humane reason, why I do not like fishing is it causes harm to the fishes that get caught on the sharp hook. The poor creatures which only craved for food is harmed for the purpose of human entertainment. Even if we release the fish back into the water, the damage is done. No amount of time reversed can fix those cruel actions. As a result, there is a high chance that the fish may not survive as the sharp hook could have injured their gills. Another possibility is the hooked fish won't be able to survive as they not only endure physical pain but also mental damage. When they are emotionally damaged, it can lead to terror. Certain stages of terror can lead to death. 

Therefore, fishing will not appeal to me as it is harmful to the fishes and the tedious process of fishing will tire me. 

One reason why I resent fishing is because of my low patience tolerance. Patience is not one of my natural abilities, nor did I adopt a habit of being patient. Especially when it comes to activities like fishing, it appeals to me as a mundane and boring. For example, I once tagged along with my uncle on a fishing trip in hopes of improving my patience level. However, everything went south instead- I could barely attach the bait onto the hook without screeching for help, I felt my blood boil each time the fishes swerved my bait, and I was so bored I started counting the strands of grass planted right along the river. Not only was this fishing attempt an epic fail, it also triggered my anger issues! Blatantly speaking, I do not have the patience to wait a whole day for fishes to be lured to my bait. I rather use that time to do other meaningful things, like learning a new sport.

A key reason why fishing is not my cup of tea is because it’s inhumane. Yes, the feeling of victory after capturing the fish can feel rejuvenating, however it does not do any good for them. These hooked fish endure not only physical pain but also terror, and they tend to suffocate when they’re out of their natural environment. If us humans were to be poked by a needle, we would feel a sharp pain, but what about the fishes? They feel that immense pain too. Research has also shown that the protective coating on their bodies becomes damaged when handled by humans, making them more vulnerable to infections when they’re thrown back into the water. Hence the catching and releasing of fish should not be attempted, as harm is brought upon these fishes.

Another reason would be that fishing is a rather pricey hobby. A fishing rod on it’s own could cost hundreds of dollars, and the cost of other equipment's and artificial baits haven’t been accounted for. I for one would definitely not burn a hole in my own pocket for something that doesn't bring me joy. All in all, it isn’t sensible to invest in such an activity that could cost one an arm and a leg, as fishing only brings one temporary happiness, and this activity can be neglected by one after awhile.

To conclude, leisure activities like fishing do not appeal to me at all, for it is a complete waste of my time and is not beneficial.

Asking someone like me who does not have the patient to sit down for a couple of hours to wait for the fish to hook onto the bait? No way. Impatient me would have just stand up and walk about, fidgeting around with items surrounding me. 

Hardly, do I have the spare time to take a hiatus from the hectic lifestyles I had, so I do rather spend my time wisely. Simple as hanging out with my friends or beloved family, laughing and chatting away would be the most ideal day to spend my free time. 

Moreover, fishing also involved certain risks such that one could sustain injuries. Fishing tools such as pliers, boga grip have sharp pointy edges that might expose one to the risk of being cut, poke in the skin etc. In the end, I might end up paying for the high cost medical care. 

To conclude, fishing is not a leisure activity that would captivate my attention. As someone as clumsy as an ox, and someone who have very little patience,  fishing might not be a suitable activity for me. 

In Singapore, it is not advisable to sit out in the open for extended periods as there may be high Ultraviolet radiation or even bug-bites, especially mosquitoes since we must be near stagnant water. The increased mosquito count can make it possible to contract dengue. The experience is therefore, to a certain extent, dangerous.

The experience of catching a rare fish may be thrilling but one also must consider the ethics of catching endangered fish. Even if the fish was a common one, it can injure the fish. Hooked fish experience physical pain, sometimes even life-threatening ones if their gills are damaged, which is highly likely as the gills will collapse due to the difference in the air and water pressure. Fish and other animals experience shock from traumatic events, shock for an animal can be dangerous as their bodies work differently, if there is too much shock, there may even be death involved. It seems too unethical to be justified. 

That is why I probably will not enjoy leisure activities like fishing

When fishing, it is easy to think that the fish will come biting. However, it often takes much longer than just a few minutes for the fish to come. It may take hours or even half the day just to catch one fish. As someone who finds it difficult to sit still, it starts to become quite tiresome to have to wait for the fish to bite. Thus, because of the patience fishing requires, I do not find fishing as appealing. 

There are many misconceptions about fishing. Some would think that all they need to do is to bring a stool, hook the bait and wait. However, experienced fishers will disagree. You have to work to catch a fish, for example, casting in different spots each time as well as trying different baits. 

Fishing also requires a fair amount of skill and maybe even years of experience in fishing. For instance, the timing that you go fishing. For experienced fishers, they know that the time that one goes fishing is very important. Depending on the type of water, freshwater or saltwater, there is a range of timings in the day that the fish would be easier to attract. Additionally, there are also types of fish that bite better during the night than in the day.

In view of the fact that I do not possess such skills, I find fishing unappealing as I would have to continuously accept failed attempts at fishing. This easily discourages me and it would no longer be a leisure activity that I enjoy. In the end, fishing would only produce upsetting feelings. For these reasons, I do not find fishing as appealing. 

Out of everyone in my family, I find my fathers leisure activity to be the most active one. My father enjoys cycling as his leisure activity. He is well aware of his growing age and of the possible problems an unhealthy body will give him. For that reason, he has found cycling as a great way to maintain his health. However, he had found a liking for cycling and this activity that had started out as a form of exercise had bloomed to be a leisure activity he enjoys. Every friday evening after work when the melting sun had set, he would be dressed and ready for cycling. Not only had he invested in his own bike, he had also friends who love cycling as much as he does and the group of them would meet up a cycle. 

On the other side of the spectrum, my sisters leisure activity is one that is less physically demanding. Her leisure activity is reading. She finds excitement in the many stories that are waiting eagerly out there in the world. She explains that books are not only a great way to improve her english, but also an escape. In her busy schedule of school, she is overwhelmed with the load of work that is required of her. During these moments, she finds it comforting to curl up in a spot that is quiet and serene and crack open a good book. She loses herself in her book which helps her momentarily take her mind off her stresses. 

Leisure activities bring much joy and purpose into peoples lives. There are many people in the whole wide world who would prefer different kinds of leisure activities. These are just two of the many activities out there that just so happened to catch the attention of two beloved members of my family. 

Although some might think that fishing is purposeless as people spend a few hundred dollars to get all the fishing gear, they spend their time trying to catch a fish just so that they can take a picture and put it back in the water afterwards. Though this this almost true, fishing is a better way to spend our time when compared to hobbies like playing  computer games. Playing computer games is even more purposeless and harmful to us.many teenagers spend a few thousand dollars to buy a  gaming set up and  play on it over night while staying at the same place staring at the same computer for  more than 12 hours

In conclusion i would say that fishing teaches us many life values . when the fish puts up a fight against us we learn about perseverance.when we  have caught a fish we will feel a sense of accomplishment. When we put in more effort  than usual to catch a fish we understand that we have to put   in effort if we want to reach our target. Thus , fishing appeals to me

 

For me, at this point of time the most relaxing activity is filling up the blanks for my studies any topic that i dont understand i would restudy it my self.this is the best leisure activity because i feel hopeless and depressed when i dont understand any topics that the teacher has already taught. I feel  hopeless because if i  wouldnot be able to think properly or to even focus in any lesson when there is a topic that i dont understand. my brain would be haywire until i understand it.this is the case for a math as the teacher tends to rush through the topics due to lack of time.when this happens it makes me  depressed as math is the only subject that I love doing and i understand, it is the one of the very few things in  life that actually makes sense to me.when i can’t do something that I am good  at I start to question my self worth,  feel   like i am good fro nothing. But when I self study it and when i fully understand it i feel  a sense of achievement,thus this is one of my favourite leisure activity

 As every second passes we are one second closer to the exams which are going to decide our future. The exam that has taken many lives away and given life to some. One of the common thing  it offers to many is stress and anxiety.  With the increasing stress,people  are separated into two different groups the first group being the ones that study too much because of the stress and the second group being the ones that get too stressed and end up wasting a lot of time to releve the stress but the only way to relive it is by studying which the never realise.i belong in neither.i am in the middle of both,but when i study a lot the only way to award my self is by letting me sleep.it helps me to recharge and get ready for the next set of studies.

This has made me realise how  its the small things that matter in life and not the big ones.

Truth be told, I was horrible at blending colours using colour pencils and crayons. It was an absolute disaster and still is. That’s why its so fascinating to see how simple it was for random lines to magically revolve into artwork. She is an extremely talented artist and uses a wide range of good quality technique. I came across a few of her art pieces hung up around her room when I visited her place. It instantly caught my attention due to its vivid colours and beautiful drawings. It instantaneously lifted me up and felt calm and collected. She even gifted me bookmarks made from watercolour art which I still keep till this very day. I often spotted her in the canteen doing up a draft for her art pieces. She told me that it helped rejuvenate and refresh her mind whenever she needed a breather from school. Hopefully she becomes a renowned artist one day. 

Another leisure activity is gardening. To my utter disbelief, I recently found out is that my father enjoys gardening. He has always been an athletic person, since middle school all the way to university, he played a numerous range of sports. From basketball, triple-jumping to cross country. I really admire my father for being so athletic and till this day he still exercises frequently. 

It was pleasantly surprising that he had taken an interest in gardening. The last experience was when he gardened with teenagers and children as an activity for his work as a social worker. Not to stereotype, but I always pictured a green activist who was delicate and more soft-spoken to indulge in an activity like gardening. Someone who is hard working and a lot of patience, because plants need to be treated with utmost care. In spite of this, I understand my father’s point of view because gardening can be a very joyous experience and has a calming effect on us. 

One of the reasons why fishing does not appeal to me is the expensive fishing equipment.With equipment such as fishing rods, different types of hook and bait, sunglasses and boga sticks.All these equipment are bound to be costly.In my opinion, I think that spending so much money on expensive fishing equipment just for small rewards doesn't seem to quite appeal to me.During fishing many of these equipment can be lost or bitten away by fishes, this results in more money spent in replacing those equipment.

Another reason that fishing does not appeal to me is the cruelty to wildlife when it is just for the enjoyment of one's hobby.Fishing to me feels inhumane when you think about how the fishes are getting baited and rapidly pulled out of the water.Hooking some animal by the mouth with a hook and pulling it rapidly out of the water seems to be too cruel.With each of these catches, the fishes also face the risk of dying right after the catch as their lungs may collapse during the rapidly change of pressure when the fish is pulled out of the water.Releasing these fishes back into the water after catching them are brutal.

In conclusion, fishing does not appeal to me as a hobby as it is time consuming, expensive and cruel.

Most of the time, we have to stay back till late, only getting back home around 8pm and still having to attend tuition and completing our homework that’s due the following day. This hectic schedule is something that enables Singaporeans to accomplish their goals and become greater, but has also placed tremendous stress on students. 

Often times, we have limited time to even enjoy or indulge in our hobbies as a form of relaxation, especially in Singapore which is a fast-pace lifestyle and jam-packed schedules. With the influence and the expectations that our friends and family put on us, we tend to overwork ourselves to meet the demands of others. 

However, we’re not robots, we cannot possibly accomplish everything. Often times we find ourselves in a slump or feeling burnt out. Well, there are many ways that people cope with it and  as a means to unwind. Exercise is one way as many teenagers actually frequent the gym, running or even walking can also be a beneficial way. Many of my friends actually spend an hour or so doing the activities they enjoy. Similarly, I do too. Listening to music, lifting weights and talking with my family are my number 1 go to activities to destress and relax. 

Just like the common phrase "There's a time to play and there's a time to study. " We just have to make the most of our time wisely and remember to take breaks.

Having said that, it is most definitely a fact that people tend to put in a lot of effort to accomplish tasks, often resulting in a lack of time for hobbies and activities. However, I feel that many teenagers have also learnt to cope and make the most out of our time, relaxing in our own ways. 

As a Secondary Four student, I spend more time studying for my examinations and completing my assignments rather than relaxing or taking some time off to pursue my interest. With the teachers rushing to complete our topics and throwing tons of assignments and practice papers at us for us to revise and prepare us for our upcoming O'levels, I spend lesser time out of the room as compared to in the past when I am going out regularly or have lots of free time to relax and do my own things. 

Half the time, I would be packed with all the extra supplementary lessons conducted after school which would lead me to going home at a very late timing at night and adding on to the work load that I have to complete, it would make me have a very late sleep schedule. Being a graduating student, there would be lots of stressed being built up due to the mountain of lessons, work and revision that we have to do. Sometimes, the teachers would even unexpectedly give us more supplementary lesson after school which would lead to us going home even later than we should be. 

Other than all the in school lessons, parents usually put their children up for tuition to improve their weaker subjects and help them. But at times it may just make the child more stress due to the amount of things that the child has to do. Students would always have this one main thought when it comes to studies. ‘I have to revise and do lots of work in order to pass’. Many might think that it is true but it is actually not the amount that you do but the amount that you can remember. The quantity of what you do does not matter as even if you revise a lot and do not remember anything that you learnt, it would be a waste of time. You would just be blankly studying. Revising would mean that you have to remember what you learn so that you would know how to apply it in your test and all. Students may be too stressed and over worked out at times to even realise that. 

Therefore, I agree that some people work too hard and do not spend enough time relaxing. I feel that It applies the most to students, speaking from experience. 

Finally, fishing would include digging for worms. I dislike insects and Animalia in general, and worms are no exception. I would not dig for worms or even see them, even if digging tools were provided. It's really revolting to see them squirming in the soil.

To summarize, fishing does not appeal to me since it would be a waste of my time, not sure can be consumed and disgusting, which I could spend doing something more worthwhile.

An example of this would be my mother. She works very hard as a teacher and I think it is beginning to take a toll on her. As a teacher, her weekends, which should be used for her own relaxation, are occupied dealing with school-related matters. Especially since she started working at another primary school, she has been facing a lot more stress due to problems arising of her students and colleagues. As a result, the stress that my mother faces is only increasing. The weekends that she should be using to relieve her stress are still occupied creating lesson plans and marking assignments. Though I admire how much effort she places on creating engaging lesson plans so her students can learn better, it takes up much time that could be used for her to relax. Furthermore, she still has stacks of assignments to mark, which increases her stress as she becomes frustrated at the quality of the work submitted. Therefore, after a long week of work, my mother still comes home to more work, leaving her with little time to relax. 

Why I believe that we should have more time to relax is so that our health, both physical and mental, does not deteriorate too quickly. In the example of my mother, I mentioned that her work is beginning to take a toll on her. At the age of 50, my mother is already facing a bunch of health problems, such as consistent aches throughout her body and falling sick more frequently. Others might advise my mother to exercise more often as a way to limit the occurrence of such problems, but she does not have the opportunity to do so due to her packed weekend. My mother also faces issues that cause her to feel stressed and agitated, affecting her mental health. Many days when she comes home, she will have a frown on her face from upsetting situations that happened during work. I feel that the more she continues her job, the faster her health will deteriorate. Therefore, I believe that we should spend more time relaxing. This way, we can continue to be healthy, as well as feel more refreshed and have the energy to overcome each exhausting day. 

Hence, I believe that especially those who have jobs are working too hard and do not spend enough time relieving due to insufficient time 

For one, shopping is a fairly common thing for us to do; we would visit different places like the City Square Mall and NEX and probably leave a mark on every other mall in Singapore. While shopping, we would have a calm walk around the place, and if we found anything we liked, we would head in and buy something. On my birthday a few years ago, my family and I went to Dhoby Ghaut to buy some gifts and have some family bonding time. While shopping, we would have a calm walk around the place, and if we found anything we liked, we would head in and buy something. We ate some Western food and bought a pair of headphones for me. I use that pair of headphones till the day it broke to ensure that my parents money didn't go to waste. These memories are important to me as they serve as a reminder of how much I treasure my family and are also a good way to increase my bond with them. I'm sure that in the future there will be other activities that I can do with my family to strengthen these bonds futher.

 

As for my friends, I would enjoy playing video games with them; usually I would play games alone. As no one seemed to play the games that I would play, eventually my friends decided to share with me one of their favorite games. I started playing it late last year and found out that there was a multiplayer option in the game. Now whenever we would have time, we would have an online video call while playing the game to have a good laugh and de-stress. Though I will always make sure to do this after all my work has been done so that I don't place more stress on myself the following day

 

Leisure activities are different for everyone, but for me, I find leisure activities a good way to take my mind off of things and create happy memories.

As a Secondary Four student preparing for my national examinations, my studies have always been placed as my first priority over anything else. Apart from the seven to eight hours of my time being dedicated to lessons in school, and the extra classes taking place after school in aims to aid students in catching up on revision, school could end as late as five. And on top of that, I still have to fork time out of my schedule for homework and revision, and all these tasks would take me till midnight to accomplish. Hence finding time to relax is a productivity guilt to me. 

Since young, my parents and teachers often tell me that my future depends on what I do now, and it is not erroneous of them to say that. Us students are aiming for a better future, and hence the strong drive and determination to work towards our goals, which leads us to studying for longer hours no matter how tired out we are. This common mentality results in little to no time to relax and play around, as every second that passes is precious to us.

Besides having lessons and making time for revision, parents also sign their children up for tuition classes in hopes of them achieving better results in the various subjects. Though this does serve as a benefit to students, it also adds on to their stress level as they have another item added to their list to worry about, be it homework or an upcoming tuition test. For example, apart from school and remedial lessons, my mother signed me up for three other tuition classes to better improve my grades. Yes it does serve as a benefit to me as I get to clear my misconceptions with my tutors and get a clearer picture of the various topics, but it only adds on to my stress as I’d have to constantly worry about my assignment datelines and I sometimes even have to rush through my work the night before the due date. This makes time for relaxation almost impossible.

Although having commitment and determination towards our studies play a key importance to our bright future, we should foster a balance between work and rest in order to achieve not just better results, but for a better mental health in the long run!

 

For students, whether it be in Singapore or any other country,we would all have the same opinion on homework: we hate it. With seven subjects and many after-school activities like remedial lessons or co-curricular activities, students may find themselves having a hard time balancing the many stacks of homework with these activities. Furthermore, we are expected to also study while doing all of the other tasks, and I find that students have little time to actually expand on their hobbies and goals. Though I have to say that at least students get school holidays and can rest for a period of time, they still have time to work on things they enjoy. Since students are young, they should also try out more things so that they can expand their scope of hobbies. If students can expand their scope of hobbies, they might find a job that they are more passionate about and enjoy working in.

 

I cannot say the same for adults; many adults work for just as long as a student stays in school; for several hours on end, they have to stand or do practical work. I have seen elderly people work to give out flyers to earn just a few extra dollars, which makes me feel very sympathetic. Many people will have a hard time actually working, as most people will find their passions and jobs misaligned. For athletes in particular, they may find themselves having a hard time getting the training they need to excel, and even so, only a few achieve stardom. Artists, like singers or radio podcasters, and e-gaming sports players will have an even harder time. With so much emphasis being placed on people needing to earn money and working hard to support themselves and their families, many people still find their adult lives just as stressful as being students.

 

People nowadays put too much emphasis on working hard and not on things they might enjoy.

Singapore is a very small country. Since our independence, we’ve had to work hard to survive and thrive as just a very small part of the globe. Because of this, future generations like us now, are born into the fact that we must study and work very hard, just to have a chance at a good school, good university, and good opportunity at a high paying job. Because we are taught these principles and constantly told to work hard since our elementary years, most people have this mindset. That we have to constantly work hard to achieve success and only then can we rest and enjoy the fruits of our labour.

As a student myself, I can safely say that this group is a living and breathing example of the statement. That we work too hard and don’t spend enough time relaxing. I have a friend whose story I will use as an example. Form the very start of the year, as all students do, she is required to go to school. From then, her cycle of studying day and night begins. From eight am to four or five pm, she is in school, studying and taking supplementary lessons. When she gets home, has only a few hours left before bed. She has to study for upcoming exams such as Weighted Assessments on top of finishing her homework and getting it done well. By the time she is done for the day, it is time for bed. 

Arguably, you could say that she has time over the weekend to relax. However, due to the two day break she gets, she has much more work to do. Any time she gets, she is either studying for upcoming tests or trying to get her work done by given deadlines. Even over the holidays, like June holidays or term breaks. She is required to go back to school for either CCA or supplementary and remedial lessons. It is almost like time is right behind, chasing and catching up to her. There is simply no time to relax.

Ergo, I agree completely that we work too hard and do not spend enough time relaxing. Even as it is important to work hard, it is equally important to have time to relax. Even the sun and moon need to take a break sometimes, as the sun sets everyday and the moon rises every night. If we are constantly up and running, we will eventually wear ourselves out. 

However, it's also worth noting that what one person considers "relaxation" may not be the same for another person. For some, relaxation may involve spending time with loved ones, engaging in a hobby or physical activity, or simply taking a break from technology and the stresses of daily life. Others may prefer quieter activities like reading or meditation.

As a student, it's easy to get caught up in the demands of schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and social obligations. However, it's important to remember that relaxation and self-care are crucial for maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. For example, taking breaks to go for a walk or spending time with friends and family can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. It's also crucial to prioritize sleep, exercise, and healthy eating habits in order to maintain physical and mental health. By balancing academic responsibilities with relaxation and self-care, we can relieve our built up stress and take better care of ourselves.

Ultimately, the balance between work and relaxation will vary from person to person, and it's important to prioritize what works best for one's own health and happiness. It's also worth considering how social and economic factors can affect people's ability to find time for relaxation and leisure, and we should work towards creating a society that values and supports a healthy work-life balance for all.

Now, if people think weekends are when we can finally rest, oh how wrong they were. Our weekends are packed with even more homework and revision. On top of that, many has to go for tuitions or some may even be working part-time jobs. However, there are days when we can break free from our busy schedule and are definitely thankful for that. On those days, we will spend much time relaxing that some may call us unproductive or even lazy. However, I would say that it’s a much deserved rest. In conclusion, I would say we work too hard and do not have enough time to relax but will still find time to recharge ourselves. 

As a teenager I sacrifice alot of my time to focus on academic and extracurricular activities like my CCA which is very time consuming as it takes place 3 times a week or the constant pressure to do well for exams by my parents. This often results in me struggling to keep a work and leisure balance in my life. Especially with a major examination upcoming, it adds up more stress and can be overwhelming at times.Most of my time at home these past few weeks have been spent on doing revision or homework and the weekends have been packed with tuition. There is almost little to no relaxation time for me however I do understand that it is due to the upcoming major examination but there could be others who are under immense pressure from the huge workload. A lack of relaxation can lead to a decrease in creativity and productivity which may have negative effects in the long run. 

Not only do teenagers struggle with balance but so do adults. As the cost of living increases, working adults are pressured into working for longer hours or putting in too much effort in thier projects. Not only do they have to worry about the huge workload but also their responsibilities and commitments such as taking care of family which could add even more stress. For example, after a long tiring day of work they could come home and have to spend even more time and effort to take care of their family. 

Despite most people who spend to much time working hard instead of relaxing, i try to balance my life by setting some time aside to practice the piano. Playing the piano helps me destress myself as its a time where im able to creatively express myself but overall I think that many other students in singapore are in the same boat as I am and may not have any hobbies or time to help destress themselves.

We normally have at least seven hours of school to study. However, there were times when we had to stay behind for extracurricular activities that lasted late at six o'clock and supplementary classes that lasted until five o'clock. But our days have not ended yet. We still have homework to finish when we get home, so we typically stay up late to finish it. We as a result don't get enough sleep. 

In addition, most of us are crammed with extracurricular programs outside music and sports, which are likely to be on the weekends, as well as tuition sessions that aid us with our academic performance. The adage "no one is born a genius" is true. People who study a lot tend to be intelligent. If we are considerably behind, there is no time for rest; instead, we must strive even harder to catch up.

Thus, I agree that we work too hard and do not spend too much time relaxing.

Seeing people around me working diligently and not taking a break to relax themselves, I agree. Country like Singapore, has a high standard of living . In order to survive in this expensive little red dot, many Singaporeans adults have to work diligently to provide themselves or their family a living. Everything in Singapore is expensive, the living expense, the bills and the GST fees. This turns Singapore into a workaholic country, and in people’s eyes, work, is the only thing that will keep them going. For example, I’ve seen many parents nowadays working round the clock to generate income to sustain their family, sacrificing their time and health. They did not have the time to take a break and smell the rose, flying to other explore other countries, enjoying themselves. This leads to a sedentary lifestyles, resulting in an unbalanced lifestyle. 

Singapore is also well known for its education. This results to every student being placed in a highly competitive rice cooker. Parents believed that by sending their children to extra enrichment lessons, they will enhance their child’s learning. Students have to work hard to strive for excellence academic performance to make their parents proud. They often neglect to set aside a some time to relax themselves. For example, according to the health system organisation , an estimated amount of 44 percent of students worldwide have been suffering from mental disorder. As the saying goes by” work hard and play hard”, it is essential for the students to take a hiatus from school and enjoy themselves. Studies may be important but mental health is also equally important and should not be neglected.

To sum up, I believed that everyone who worked hard deserved to take a break to recharge themselves and relax their mind. A healthy body, is the key to sucess. We should learn to juggle work between worklife and healthy lifestyle. 

Many students have a misconception that working life is better than student life.  As a tamil proverb when translated to english says ‘ the land on the other side is greener than this side’ what it means that  what cannot be attained will always seem amusing and far better than what one has.  For example when we are student we think adult life is better but adult life is worst then student life. In adult life we have to work even on saturdays and we only have 1 day holiday which is sunday. Some times we might even have to work overnight. If u own a business it gets even worst. You might have to be open everyday to get maximum profits.but in life we never actually have time to rest, the more u rest the more u get lazy and end up wasting time which  puts u at the losing end.

 

For one, my family and I have been cycling out and about before. We would start cycling around the general neighborhood on the bicycle path and look at the scenery. My mother actually gave me the idea for this activity as an exercise and a nice family bonding session. We then each went to purchase a bicycle of our liking. I remember choosing a jet black one with green patterns on it, and though at that time it took me a bit to get used to cycling, eventually I was able to keep up with my family and cycle across the paths. There was this one path that ran through a very green part of the park that we would always take a rest on, eat some snacks on, and have a little chat on. Then we would go home exhausted. It was a fun leisure activity, though nowadays I have less time to go on such leisure activities due to my needing to finish my homework and focus on my studies.

 

As for my friends, though, I still play quite a bit of basketball with them. If I am not feeling very hungry during my recess times, I will always go to the parade square and play some basketball with my friends. I started my interest in basketball when I was still in primary school, and I joined the basketball CCA back then. I won quite a few inter-school competitions, and eventually, when I got into secondary school, I still decided to play it every now and then. It is a relaxing activity for me due to how much I can really de-stress and have a good time with my friends.

 

Leisure activities have different types, and I realize that most of my leisure activities are outdoors. However, I hope that someday I can find a more indoor activity or even a solo leisure activity I can enjoy alone.

 

As a student, I would always wake up super early and get home sometimes at six in the evening due to after-school activities. Furthermore, the amount of homework I have is enough to keep me occupied for an hour or two. Adding on study time makes my schedule always packed, to the point where I only have weekends and holidays to really explore my hobbies and interests. I would much rather play video games, but every day when I get home from school, I know that I need to complete my work before anything else. After completing my work, I would take a break before a quick study session. Then, finally, I can play some games. I reckon that sometimes I might procrastinate due to the amount of work I have to do, which makes me feel overwhelmed,leading to less work being done.

As we age into the adult years, I realize that adults work just as hard, if not harder, than students, though I think that there are many jobs that are fun and relaxing. Most people do not have that kind of privilege. Society always seems so focused on working hard and the education system that some people seem to forget the hobbies that they have. If we all have our own passions and interests, shouldn't those come before the interests of others? Or is that a selfish thought?