TV
by admin on April 7th, 2011
filed under Escape from Reality
TV is the favourite pastime of more than half the people in USA. Similarly it can be said about the rest of the world. The TV or “idiot box” as it is sometimes known can be both good and bad, depending on its usage. One or two hours of TV every day, watching interesting TV programs on channels like National Geographic or Discovery, can actually boost one’s knowledge.
Watching serials depends on the quality of the serial and number of hours spent watching TV. If somebody is watching TV for hours and hours, it actually is very unproductive and kills creativity and desire to work. Watching TV for long hours is even worse than sleeping, as sleeping consumes more calories than watching TV and also rejuvenates the body for work.
While on the other hand, if it is watched for a short duration to relax from a certain activity, it can be very helpful in taking one’s mind off things and helping in calming one’s mind. But more often than not, once someone starts watching TV it is difficult to stop. It takes real self-control to stop watching TV and get to work. So, watching TV should be done at the end of the day after all work is done to de-stress from the day’s work.
Escape from everyday life
Watching television can be thought of escaping from everyday life, as it virtually switches off the active part of your brain and you think only about what little there is in the TV program being watched. In a way, it can be considered good as it doesn’t prompt you to think about your worries but it also doesn’t rid them. So, watching TV in moderation can be productive.
Movies
by admin on April 7th, 2011
filed under Escape from Reality
Movies come in the category of escape from life on weekends, as it is time consuming to watch a movie on a weekday as there is other important work to be done. Movies, today, are generally one and half to two hours long. Most good movies leave the viewer with an after effect in which he is thinking about the movie and dreaming about how all the possible situations could have gone and unfolded and tries to connect some of them with his/her life. Some movies are meant to be watched, enjoyed and forgotten.
While others, you cannot forget even if you want to. Different people like different genres of movie. Most people would enjoy a romantic comedy or an action thriller on a Saturday night. Watching a movie involves the viewer completely and transports him into the world of the movie. It can be a very good stress buster. Most movies are generally good to watch but certain kind of movies is not liked by many people and does nothing for mental relaxation. One such category could be horror movies in which there is a lot of bloodshed. It might leave one feeling scared and disgusted. So the choice of the movie is very important.
Choosing a good movie
It is not that difficult to find a good movie. One only has to go and search the web for reviews of recent movies to find which movie is good and which one bad. Alternatively, if there are no good movies in the theatres, one can always rent a good movie from the local video parlour and nowadays, they can be streamed online for a small fee. A good movie, after a week of hard work, really rejuvenates the soul and relaxes the mind.
Books
by admin on April 6th, 2011
filed under Escape from Reality
Books are sometimes referred to as a man’s best buddy because they are unemotional, unresponsive and always waiting to be read. Books are of various types ranging from fictional novels to exercise workbooks. After a long day’s work, a good book is really a treat to read. It transports the reader to another world and the reader is immersed in it until he chooses to come out of it and read the rest later. It is also a good way to pass time, as it gives happiness and a sense of fulfilment.
Books are also great to escape the daily pressures of life and settle down to a quiet and relaxing read. The best part of reading a book is it can be done virtually anywhere, from the comfort of your couch to the soothing environment of the beach. Most people read books for two main reasons: studying or pleasure. The former is a taxing and strenuous activity and leaves the person feeling drained out after a study session. The latter is a very relaxing and entertaining activity.
Pleasure reading
Fictional novels are mostly read for pleasure as are comic books. These books can be read at a leisurely pace leaving behind all the worries in the world. The most entertaining and exciting books are hard to put down once started, and hence shouldn’t be started in the middle of some important work. Books should be read to relax and enjoyed on a lazy Sunday afternoon or on a rainy day when nothing worthwhile can be accomplished. In recent times, books have also been converted into the electronic format as have a dozen other things.
E-books, as they are popularly referred to are most often read from the screen of a laptop or desktop which is a little tedious. All said and done, reading is a very good pastime and escape, whether it is done from a book or laptop.