(PSLE 2015) Do you have enough time to relax on weekends? Why, or why
not?

No, I don’t have enough time to relax on weekends because I have to take care of my young children. For better or for worse, I cannot outsource my parenting responsibilities to other adults. Nor do I have the financial means to hire a helper.

I actually indulge in some relaxation time on Thursdays. Mercifully, I live near my workplace, so I have my house to myself for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Yup, I really cherish those sacred hours and guard them ferociously with all my will. I usually laze on the couch to catch up on my Netflix shows. I never resist the temptation to have a rejuvenating siesta.

Take this Thursday for instance. I finished my oral duties and rushed home. Although I could only watch “Monday Late Show” for thirty minutes before I had to rush out for a learning journey, I thoroughly enjoyed those delightful moments of silence. I didn’t have to engage with anyone. I could have the space to do whatever I wanted. That, to me, is the epitome of relaxation.

I suggest that people take time out to relax. After all, we are not robots and cannot be expected to go full throttle all the time. Actually, even robots malfunction at times. Taking proper breaks and relaxing well will help us persevere better in the long run.