Directions: Fill in each blank by selecting one suitable word from a list of choices given in the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.excessive devotion different fashionable notion perceived productive pursue trigger urgeLeisure is commonly regarded as a prize for hard work. We study and work hard, and want to play hard as well. Holding the 1) ________ that more leisure time will make our life better, we look forward to our time off.However, studies paint a different picture. Research shows that both possessing leisure time and deciding how to spend it effectively can actually 2) ________ stress. Some people feel 3) ________ pressure to optimize their leisure time, making optimal choices, involving extensive research, expectations, and increased financial input. Ironically, the increasing 4) ________ to maximize enjoyment might get in the way of our actual pleasure from leisure itself.Moreover, for some people, leisure is not viewed as worthwhile at all. These individuals, often engaged in high-stress, high-paying positions, 5) ________ enjoy time off. They find relaxing not 6) ________, which makes them more stressed.However 7) ________ their problems with leisure, both groups struggle with enjoying time off for the same reason: the belief that a lack of leisure time now operates as a powerful status symbol. For them, long hours of working is 8) ________ as a badge of honor. So, it is advisable for them to find ways to change their attitudes toward leisure. Focus on enjoying the moment and not worrying about making it perfect. Try to be present in the moment and enjoy what you are doing. All in all, don't let your belief that you "need to get the best out of this vacation" get the best of you.

Directions: Fill in each blank by selecting one suitable word from a list of choices given in the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. excessive devotion different fashionable notion perceived productive pursue trigger urge Leisure is commonly regarded as a prize for hard work. We study and work hard, and want to play hard as well. Holding the 1) ________ that more leisure time will make our life better, we look forward to our time off. However, studies paint a different picture. Research shows that both possessing leisure time and deciding how to spend it effectively can actually 2) ________ stress. Some people feel 3) ________ pressure to optimize their leisure time, making optimal choices, involving extensive research, expectations, and increased financial input. Ironically, the increasing 4) ________ to maximize enjoyment might get in the way of our actual pleasure from leisure itself. Moreover, for some people, leisure is not viewed as worthwhile at all. These individuals, often engaged in high-stress, high-paying positions, 5) ________ enjoy time off. They find relaxing not 6) ________, which makes them more stressed. However 7) ________ their problems with leisure, both groups struggle with enjoying time off for the same reason: the belief that a lack of leisure time now operates as a powerful status symbol. For them, long hours of working is 8) ________ as a badge of honor. So, it is advisable for them to find ways to change their attitudes toward leisure. Focus on enjoying the moment and not worrying about making it perfect. Try to be present in the moment and enjoy what you are doing. All in all, don't let your belief that you "need to get the best out of this vacation" get the best of you.