Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. As a professor, my primary vocation is to teach young adults skills that will prepare them to ...

In his powerful book The Burnout Society, South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that in modern society, individuals have an imperative to achieve. Han calls this an "achievement society" in ...

Leisure Hydration is founded by former D1 athletes. Its biggest competitor is Gatorade. But Leisure is not a sports drink. It’s actually quite the opposite. Brothers-turned-business partners, Steve ...

Many people believe that Americans are overworked, but new research shows that Americans are spending less time at work and more time at leisure than ever before. That research's key conclusions: ...

The past 18 months have brought new challenges as people have negotiated the new norms and restrictions of a global pandemic. Many of the things that brought people joy were no longer possible.

Serious leisure refers to the systematic, committed pursuit of leisure activities that not only provide enjoyment but also contribute to personal development, skill acquisition and identity formation.

Rachel was a Visiting Fellow for Heritage’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies and the Center for Education Policy. Leisure is an often misunderstood and overlooked measure of the vitality ...

When I first took my now-husband to Turkey, I tried to prepare myself for anything that could go wrong – delayed flights, language difficulties, digestion issues. But I wasn’t ready when, as we walked ...

After living out of a backpack on several multi-month adventures across Europe and Southeast Asia, I consider myself a bit of a pro when it comes to packing light. One of my top tips? Invest in a few ...

Airline business travel has not returned to 2019 levels. Some industry leaders have been touting the premium leisure traveler as a replacement. As post-pandemic air travel demand started to reveal, ...