When chatting with my daughter recently about getting this website and blog back on the radar, she suggested that I do a weekly challenge where I sample different types of leisure activities and blog about them. “… a great way to practice what you preach” and “holding yourself accountable”, she reminded me. Who raised this kid anyways?
So, Challenge Accepted!
Simplicable.com has put together this list of 133 examples of common recreation, leisure, and hobbies from which I can sample. Be sure to comment below with any suggestions you may have for me!
Lac Ste Anne, Alberta
Week One: Kayaking
Aside from being an enjoyable and fun activity, kayaking offers many benefits for your physical health and mental health. According to OneHouse.com, kayaking has 15 surprising health benefits:
Physical:
Achieve ideal body weight
Increase upper body muscle strenght
Develop toned legs
Strengthen core muscles
Increase endurance
Improve heart health
Activate Vitamin D in the body
Mental:
Reduce stress
Increase happiness
Improve focus
Enhance memory
Improve quality of sleep
Time for bonding/socializing
Allow time for reflection
Provide opportunity for self-improvement
Lac Ste Anne, Alberta
I only took up kayaking the last week of July 2020, but have made a point to put a serious number of hours on the water this summer. For me, kayaking has been an opportunity to disconnect from the world, to refresh, and unwind. I have been blessed to have a friend (who also happens to be a Recreation Therapist!) who lives 10mins away, where we also have access to a lake. While I have yet to venture too far away from home (let’s not bring up the roof rack that was my birthday gift; it didn’t work?!), I hope to soon outfit myself in order to travel about the province.
52 Week Leisure Challenge: Week One – Kayaking
When chatting with my daughter recently about getting this website and blog back on the radar, she suggested that I do a weekly challenge where I sample different types of leisure activities and blog about them. “… a great way to practice what you preach” and “holding yourself accountable”, she reminded me. Who raised this kid anyways?
So, Challenge Accepted!
Simplicable.com has put together this list of 133 examples of common recreation, leisure, and hobbies from which I can sample. Be sure to comment below with any suggestions you may have for me!
Week One: Kayaking
Aside from being an enjoyable and fun activity, kayaking offers many benefits for your physical health and mental health. According to OneHouse.com, kayaking has 15 surprising health benefits:
Physical:
Mental:
I only took up kayaking the last week of July 2020, but have made a point to put a serious number of hours on the water this summer. For me, kayaking has been an opportunity to disconnect from the world, to refresh, and unwind. I have been blessed to have a friend (who also happens to be a Recreation Therapist!) who lives 10mins away, where we also have access to a lake. While I have yet to venture too far away from home (let’s not bring up the roof rack that was my birthday gift; it didn’t work?!), I hope to soon outfit myself in order to travel about the province.
Places to Paddle:
Suggestions for places I should be taking my kayak? Comment below!
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Jennifer