The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 11 (February 1, 1935)
Holidays—and after
Holidays—and after.
Now that the first part of the summer holiday season is nearly ended, we will soon be returning to our ordinary occupations and duties. Not all of us are fortunate enough to get away at this season, so it is necessary to make the most of any little breaks and changes that come our way, but it is possible to spend more time than usual out of doors. Days spent at the seaside or in the country make good breaks. Children expect to have picnics and other outings during their holidays, so the mothers usually manage to have some brief spells from their ordinary routine. These days out in the open are often very strenuous, but they add change and variety to one's existence.
A change is essential for the well-being of all persons (including mothers and children) engaged in routine work. If it were not for holidays, hobbies and other recreations, life in most cases would become monotonously humdrum, and a feeling of discontent would undoubtedly ensue.
A good holiday means change and rest from the established routine. We come back to our work or business with renewed energy, together with new ideas and a freshness of outlook that should enable us to settle down with interest and enthusiasm.
There are still a number of summer months and good weather to which to look forward, so it behoves us to make the most of our leisure and continue to enjoy our swimming, games, tramping, etcetera, in which we have been indulging during the holidays. We have strengthened and invigorated our bodies by the exercise and out-of-door life we have been leading during the last few weeks, so our leisure should be utilised to the best advantage for our health during the rest of the summer and the autumn months.
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