Visions of the Good Life: Which One Is Yours?
Briefly

Vacations provide self-directed breaks from routine, allowing individuals to engage in activities aligned with their visions of enjoyment. While vacations often relax and rejuvenate, they can also lead to dissatisfaction upon return. Different individuals envision their ideal leisure time in varied ways. One approach emphasizes vacation as play, where personal choice dictates engagement in activities, fostering skill development and emotional management. Playful experiences are not only enjoyable; they also carry purpose and meaning, suggesting that life could be enriched by integrating more playful activities into daily life.
Play is defined by choice, where individuals pursue activities they want, initiating and stopping at their discretion. Vacations often revolve around this concept of playful engagement.
The joy of play comes from engaging in new experiences, developing skills, forming relationships, and managing emotions, all while the primary purpose remains fun.
Read at Psychology Today
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