The most common ways of spending free time in Poland

Most people in Poland have their own ways of spending free time. Sometimes they just want to have a rest but other times they try to do something more pleasant. They have many different hobbies, which help them to relieve weekly amounts of stress and forget about everyday problems.

The majority of Polish people like backpacking and travelling, they search for new places which they have never seen and incorporate exciting and breathtaking experiences into their journey. Some, prefer climbing mountains, where they can test their strength and improve mental discipline. Others, go to the sea or lake where they can have a sunbathe and swim.

Many people also practise sport regularly in their spare time. They usually are completely mad about football which seems to be the Polish national sport. It is like an obsession because football fans try to support their teams by donating huge amounts of money which was quite unusual many years ago. Watching sport, as well as practising it, is a good way to relax. Moreover most doctors say that participating in sporting activities is very beneficial for our health. Many people in my town, the young men particularly, like keeping fit and they go to the gym often, to do body-building classes.

We have many other leisure and recreational habits but I think that everybody is keen on resting, relaxing and doing the things they like best. I can't imagine having absolutely no free time and this prospect of living without it for a long time is unbearable. In my opinion our own happiness depends just on how we spend our spare time.