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SCOUT· 69%51m·2026-02-23·Mental HealthThe Science Behind Being Good at Leisure
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
Not all leisure is created equal—some of it feels good in the moment (pleasure) but leaves you depleted afterward. Other forms of leisure actually restore you (enjoyment). They lift you up, deepen your sense of meaning, and make you more fully alive. The difference matters, and leisure well used is a skill—and it’s…
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