Some people, however, may find fishing relaxing and calming. Natural surroundings and the sound of water play an important role in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. As well as connecting with nature, fishing allows people to appreciate the beauty and diversity of aquatic ecosystems. As a challenging activity that requires skill and patience, it can be rewarding when a catch is finally made. In addition to being a social activity, fishing can also bring people together to enjoy each other's company. It can also be therapeutic, providing a sense of peace and calm. Fishing provides an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to reconnect with nature.

While I still don't enjoy fishing, I've come to appreciate its calming effects. It allows me to take a break from everyday life and enjoy the moment. Despite our fruitless adventure, I'm glad I joined my father on his fishing trip.

I personally prefer playing badminton to de-stress and relax. In addition to improving cardiovascular health, stamina, and overall physical fitness, badminton is a fast-paced sport, which requires players to move quickly and stay agile. A physical activity like badminton can help reduce stress and anxiety, improving mental health and well-being. Additionally, it is a fun and social game that encourages team building and camaraderie, helping to foster relationships and create a sense of community. All these benefits make badminton an ideal way to relax and de-stress. It can also be a great way to stay physically active, improving physical health and fitness. Badminton is a relatively low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels.

Hence, fishing does not appeal to me.

Many people in Singapore have a regular job in which that would have to work 8 to 9 hours a day, Monday to Friday. This leave the weekdays full. During the weekends, most Singaporean would have to visit their parents or grandparents house as a show of respect and this would fill most of the weekends. Hence, Singaporeans are left with public holidays and the 2 weeks personal leave to relax which is only about 8% of the year. This implies that people work too hard and do not have enough time to relax. as they only have about 30 days for themselves in a year.

Another reason why i think people do not have time to relax is due to student life becoming busier. Most students nowadys are busy with school and tuition. For example, a my school life consist of having school from 7.30 to 3, in which i would have to wake up at 6 to prepare, and have supplementary lessons which starts at 4 and lasts about 2 hours. The one hour break in between isn't sufficient for me to go home and most would stay in school to study. Hence, students would finish school at 6 and it takes about half an hour to reach home. Furthermore, i would also have tuition for 2 hours and it usually takes place immediately after school. As a result, I would finish all that at 8.30 and they would have to do homework and revision which takes 1.5 hours. This would all end at 10 where i would have to sleep in order to get enough rest. Moreover, during school holidays, there is an increasing number of supplementary lessons, especially for the upper levels, which prevents the students from enjoying the holidays too. Hence, i believe people work too hard an do no have enough time to relax due to the busy schedule.

However, some may argue that there are solutions being made to tackle these issues. For example, some companies have started to look into having a 4 day work week which would leave at least one day a week for people to relax. Furthermore, some would also argue since there are more and more remote jobs that this would bring more free time for the workers. However, these only affect the minority group of people and as a whole isn't applied. Hence, I still think People are too busy and do not have enough time to relax.

On the other hand, work is an important part of life, providing individuals with a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and financial stability. Furthermore, many people find that their work is an enjoyable and rewarding part of their lives, and they derive a great deal of satisfaction from it.

The key is to strike a balance between work and leisure time, ensuring that individuals have enough time to rest, relax, and pursue their hobbies and interests. This can help to reduce stress, improve overall health and well-being, and lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable lif

Secondly, my family would usually go out during the weekend to shop. Shopping could be something as simple as grocery shopping during the weekends. On Saturdays, we would sleep in until 8 and go down to our nearby supermarket to stock up our fridge. This simple routine acts as a simple reset for the rest of the week. Grocery shopping can be therapeutic in our hectic and fast-paced society. It can decompress and distract us from the stressors within daily life such as the pressures of schoolwork and the stressful workplace. Research has shown that making shopping decisions can help reinforce a sense of personal control over our environment. It boosts happiness and injects a healthy dose of serotonin as part of self-care, which is why it's called retail therapy! 

Teenagers and parent do not have the same interest. This can be due to the generation gap that we have between each other, parents are still fascinated on the traditional way of thinking. That is scoring well in all academic aspect, playing the classical instruments, and not involving in unnecessary fun. Because of that, it can lead the student to study hard and work hard that could cause stress on their mental health as they have a lot of stress. Parent at this generation do not know the trend that teenagers are into. Hence, they wouldn't understand the stress or our interest. For example, many parent are disapproving teenagers who are into gaming. They believe that gaming doesn't bring them good future and because of that, many relationships between them would drop. Parent would want the best for their child, and they would go an extra mile to bring them good future. however, such interest to parent would think is a waste of time causing tension and fight between the relationship.

Therefore, my friends and family does not have the same view. However, it would depend on the common interest. My personal view is that, if parent were to be more supportive and learn what is the current trend for teenagers, this can build a stronger bond between the two causing a good relation between the parent and child relationship. Being understand on what the child and to pursue in the future.

Secondly, some leisure activities my and friends engage in is playing music together. I picked up the guitar in Secondary 2 as I was influenced by a Japanese band and I wanted to learn how to play my favourite songs, which were written by them. Nonetheless, with perseverance and determination, I managed to overcome the difficulties and gradually became proficient. As a result, I met new friends who could play other instruments which diversified my own musical endeavours as I learnt more about the functionality of different instruments. We bonded through our mutual love for Music as we formed impromptu bands for jamming sessions. We would use it as an outlet to destress and show our prevailing emotions by selecting relevant songs; whether we were feeling at a loss or in a state of euphoria, we would still play it together as it just gives us this dosage of dopamine. 

A memorable instance was when my friends and I came together to form another band to play a piece for our Values in Action project aimed as a form of entertainment for migrant workers. We chose 'A Hard Days Night' by the Beatles as the migrant workers are laboriously working for our country to build whatever we are standing on right now. We recorded it and submitted it as a part of the project. Throughout the recording, we shared about ourselves a lot, and cracked numerous jokes about our school lives and what we planned to do after secondary school.

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Firstly, one leisure activity that I can engage my family in is to visit the park. There are many activities one can do at the park, both alone and with others. I could have a picnic, play some sports or take a peaceful walk. Out of so many options to choose from, my personal favourite activity is to partake in Football. As an athletic person, I really enjoy running around and to just break a sweat. I remember, vividly, running around on an open field and playing football with my brothers. We would occasionally visit Bishan-Ang Mo Kio park to play together. My brother and I would team up together against our parents in a football match. I remember my brothers and I working together cohesively to beat our parents. We would shout loudly in excitement every time we scored a goal. focus on the main activity-football... research what other benefits does football bring? do you have an idol you look up to? who introduced the sport to you?  Afterwards, we would go to the nearby Mcdonalds to grab lunch. These activities with my family always helps to close the gap between us as we do not spend much time together due to our busy weekday schedules. Therefore, I would definitely cherish the times that we spend together as a family.

Secondly, some leisure activities me and friends engage in is playing music together. I picked up the guitar in Secondary 2 as i was very inspired by a Japanese band and i wanted to learn how to play my favourite songs, which were written by them. Although it took me a long time to master the basics, i managed to overcome it and could play decently in no time. From there, I met new friends who could play other instruments as we shared our common interest together in Rock Music. Sometimes we would come together and form a temporary band to jam together and destress by choosing songs based on how we felt at that point in time, whether we were feeling at a loss or in a state of euphoria. For instance, my friends and I came together to form a band to play a song for a Values in Action project as a form of entertainment for  targeted at the migrant workers. We chose 'A Hard Days Night' by the Beatles as we felt the migrant workers worked very hard and recorded it for our project. Throughout the recording, we talked a lot, cracked numerous jokes about our school lives and what we planned to do after secondary school. We would unwind to the catchy grooves of the song as we play together in sync and harmony. After that session, I felt the most at ease I had ever been in a long time as I realised I could play songs that I loved. The best part was that I could also get to know my friends even better.

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It's true that many people lead busy lives and often feel overwhelmed by their workloads. While working hard can be rewarding and fulfilling, it's also important to prioritize relaxation and downtime. Taking time to rest and recharge can have many benefits, including reducing stress levels, improving mental and physical health, and boosting productivity and creativity.

Studies have shown that working long hours without adequate breaks can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and a range of health problems such as heart disease and depression. In contrast, taking time for hobbies, exercise, and socializing can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.

Therefore, it's important to strike a balance between work and relaxation. One way to achieve this is to set boundaries around work time and prioritize activities that bring joy and relaxation. Additionally, companies and organizations can play a role in promoting a healthy work-life balance by providing flexible work arrangements, adequate time off, and resources for stress management and mental health support.

It's true that many people lead busy lives and often feel overwhelmed by their workloads. While working hard can be rewarding and fulfilling, it's also important to prioritize relaxation and downtime. Taking time to rest and recharge can have many benefits, including reducing stress levels, improving mental and physical health, and boosting productivity and creativity.Studies have shown that working long hours without adequate breaks can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and a range of health problems such as heart disease and depression. In contrast, taking time for hobbies, exercise, and socializing can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.
Therefore, it's important to strike a balance between work and relaxation. One way to achieve this is to set boundaries around work time and prioritize activities that bring joy and relaxation. 

In a full day, we have 24 hours in one day, however, most of us spend our limited time with trivial activities like using social media, playing games, and sleeping. This leaves them with less time per day to put effort into meaningful work like studies or work.

In schools they are encouraging the need to relax through activities in school like counselling, and celebrations of holidays. Allowing a day off for students to take their minds off the busy and hard working lives they live.

To conclude,i personally feel that we do spend to much time working and spend lesser time on things that helps us to relax. Which in turn may affect our mental health. I hope that society can grow and develop to accommodate rest when it is required.

The society today is becoming more work based. Many aspects of our society seem to prioritize work and productivity. With the rise of technology and globalization, many people feel pressure to work longer hours and be constantly connected to their jobs.

Overall, while it's important for everyone to work hard and strive for success, it's equally important for them to prioritize relaxation and self-care in order to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Hence, i agree that people work too hard and do not have enough time to relax .

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2)State your (reason) Point #1– Example, Explain, Elaborate, Link

3)State your (reason) Point #2– Example, Explain, Elaborate, Link 

4)Provide alternative POV: However, others may argue that…(PEEEL)

5)Next, talk about your own Personal experience (current or past) using 5W1H, talk about what happened after the experience. Did it change your outlook or perspective on the issue or theme? Did it make you change something about yourself?

6)Restate your point: Therefore, I agree / disagree that...and end off with personal reflection, predictions for future etc

2)State your Friends’ stand: yes or no. Include your (reason) Point #2– Example, Explain, Elaborate, Link *

2)State your (reason) Point #1– Example, Explain, Elaborate, Link *

3)State your (reason) Point #2– Example, Explain, Elaborate, Link *

4)Provide alternative POV: However, others may argue that…(PEEEL)

5)*Always include your own Personal experience (current or past) using 5W1H, talk about what happened after the experience. Did it change your outlook or perspective on the issue or theme? Did it make you change something about yourself?

6)Global outlook: Link to what is happening in the current society, nation, global news and trends e.g. COVID-19...

7)Restate your point: Therefore, I agree / disagree that...and end off with personal reflection, predictions for future etc