Describe Your Favourite Place in Your House Where You Can Relax

Describe Your Favourite Place in Your House Where You Can Relax

• Where is it?
• What is it like?
• What do You Enjoy Doing There?
• And Explain Why You Feel Relaxed at This Place?

Okay, my absolute favourite place in the house, where I go to just… breathe, is my study room.

Now, it’s not a very big room. It’s located on the first floor, at the back of the house, which is the best part about it, because it’s far away from the noise of the main road and the sound of the TV from the living room.

To be honest, “study room” is just a name; I should probably call it my “library” or my “peace room.” The room itself is quite simple. The walls are a light colour, but a dark wood, floor-to-ceiling bookshelf cover one entire wall. This is the heart of the room. It’s absolutely stuffed with books—my old college textbooks, hundreds of novels, history books, biographies… it’s a bit messy, but it’s my mess.

In the centre, I have a solid, old-fashioned wooden desk with my computer and a very comfortable, high-back ergonomic chair. And next to the desk is a large window that looks out over our small backyard.

What I enjoy doing there is, first and foremost, reading. This is the one place I can get completely lost in a book for hours without anyone disturbing me. I’ll make myself a strong cup of tea, shut the door, put my phone on silent, and just… escape.

But it’s not just for reading. It’s my “thinking” spot. This is where I go when I need to make a plan, or if I’m feeling stressed and just need to sit in silence. I’ll put on my headphones and listen to some quiet music or a podcast. Sometimes, I’ll just sit in my chair, look out the window, and watch the rain. It’s the only room in the house where I feel I can be completely, 100% by myself.

The reason I feel so relaxed there is simple: it’s the silence and the sense of control. It’s my space. The rest of the house is a shared space for the family, but this room is mine. It smells like old books and coffee. It’s quiet. When I close that door, I feel like I’m shutting out all the chaos and demands of the outside world. My brain just automatically associates that room with peace. It’s my personal sanctuary.

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Part 3 Questions:Describe Your Favourite Place in Your House Where You Can Relax

Question 1: Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

Arre, I think the biggest problem is our “always-on” culture. Because of smartphones, we are always connected. We get work emails at 10 PM, WhatsApp messages 24/7, and we are constantly scrolling on social media. People have forgotten how to just be bored. There is also a lot of financial and social pressure. In India especially, people are always worrying about work, EMIs, family responsibilities… so even when they have free time, their mind is still running.

Question 2: What are the benefits of doing exercise?

Oh, the benefits are huge. The most obvious one is physical, of course. It helps in managing weight, makes your heart stronger, and gives you more stamina. But honestly, I feel the mental benefits are even more important. Exercise is the number one stress-buster. After a long, frustrating day, going for a run or to the gym is the best way to clear your head. It releases endorphins, which make you feel happy, and it helps you sleep much, much better.

Question 3: Do people in your country exercise after work?

It’s a mixed bag, but yes, many people do. It’s hard, because in big cities, people have long commutes and get home very tired. But the gym culture is growing. You will see many young professionals going to the gym in the evening, maybe from 7 to 9 PM. But I think the more common tradition in India is to exercise in the early morning. Our parks are full of people—especially older people—doing their morning walks or yoga before the day starts.

Question 4: What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?

I think in most Indian families, it’s the living room, or the “drawing room” as we call it. It’s the main social hub of the house. It’s where the whole family sits together in the evening to watch TV, have tea, talk about their day, and entertain guests. After that, especially in more traditional homes, the kitchen is also a very busy spot. But for relaxation and family time together, it’s definitely the living room.

Question 5: Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children on how to relax?

Absolutely, 100%. I think this is very important. We put so much pressure on our children for academic success—tuitions, exams, competition. We teach them maths and physics, but we never teach them how to manage their own minds. We should definitely have classes for mindfulness, meditation, or even simple breathing techniques as a part of the school curriculum. It’s a basic life skill that will help them deal with stress for the rest of their lives.

Question 6: Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

I think they are both connected, you can’t have one without the other. But if I had to choose one, I would say mental relaxation is more important. You can be lying on a bed, physically relaxed, but if your mind is racing with anxiety and worry, you are not relaxed at all. In fact, that mental stress will eventually make you physically sick. On the other hand, if your mind is truly calm and at peace, you can handle physical tiredness. So, you must relax the mind first.