Episode description

A Happier Year is now available —  an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout on http://ahappieryear.com

Today we are learning about active leisure! Why do we feel so “blah” after watching Netflix and what can we do instead? What psychological needs are we missing out on?

[00:30] Something exciting!

[02:30] Active leisure vs passive leisure

[04:35] The benefits of active leisure

[06:25] How does active leisure benefit us (vs passive leisure)

[11:10] An example of active leisure: Rock climbing

[13:05] Finding active leisure that suits you

[14:06] What are you actually tired of?

[15:54] A Happier Year is on Kickstarter! bit.ly/ahappieryear 

References:

• Hu, X., Barber, L. K., & Santuzzi, A. M. (2020). Does active leisure improve worker well-being? an experimental daily diary approach. Journal of Happiness Studies, doi:10.1007/s10902-020-00305-w
• Kuykendall, L., Lei, X., Zhu, Z., & Hu, X. (2020). Leisure choices and employee Well‐Being: Comparing need fulfillment and Well‐Being during TV and other leisure activities. Applied Psychology : Health and Well-being, 12(2), 532-558. doi:10.1111/aphw.12196