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Health and Social Care
Role of leisure activities in well being
Leisure activities are defined as activities an individual participates in outside work, business, or domestic chores. Some of the leisure activities an individual can undertake to promote their well being include gardening, bicycling, dancing, aerobics, swimming, hiking, jogging, bowling, and playing a musical instrument. According to research, participating in leisure activities improves an individual's well being and their health. Leisure activities contribute directly to an individual's psychological well being. This is based in them experiencing positive emotions and moods. Individuals are also able to build positive relationships and also strengthening of their immune system. Leisure activities also provide a moderating effect on stress and reduce the effects of stress. Children who participate in leisure activities have also been shown to have higher grades. The children also have a higher academic competence. The children displayed social competence and psychological maturity.
Trying out new activities allows a person to learn something new and challenge their mental capability. A new activity requires a person to learn how the activity is performed, and this provides them with new knowledge. Learning something new also helps the brain to be active as it needs to remember and master this new skill. Challenging the body to perform new activities also helps an individual to work out the muscles they have not been using. This is because with each new activity an individual starts using different muscles, and this allows them to improve their well being. Psychologically, learning a new activity provides an individual with an avenue to relieve stress. When a person is concentrating on something new, their mind will be focused on this task, and they will forget about anything that causes them stress.
Person-centered thinking
Person-centered...
Person-centered thinking empowers individuals as it supports their inclusion in everyday decision, and activities. It also challenges the many stereotypes and myths that exclude these individuals from fully participating in the community. A good illustration of person-centered thinking is the simple change of language. Changing the way people refer to person with disabilities will allow them to accept the disabled person as an individual who has special desires, characteristics, and needs instead of a label. Allowing individuals with disabilities or chronic diseases to make a personal decision regarding their daily choices will give them enjoyment. Continuous participation in decision making allows individuals to experience an improved quality of life.
The person-centered tools will provide the individual with an opportunity to describe the things that would work for them, their preferred relationship circle, and encourage them to remain positive. The tools that can be used in person-centered thinking include sorting To/For, good day/bad day, 4+1 questions, learning log, and one-page profiles. Sorting To/For will assist an individual to think about the things that are important TO a person. These are the things that are mostly matter in their lives. This tool will also help the individual to think about the things that are important FOR a person. These are the things necessary for them to stay safe and healthy. The good day / bad day tool provides the individual with the opportunity to think about what would…
References
Cresswell, R. (2011). Support Person-centered Thinking and Planning: A Learning Resource to Enable Health and Social Care Staff to Work Towards Credits for Unit LD 202: Learner's Workbook. Kidlington, Oxfordshire: Pavilion Publishing.
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