Get a hobby!
My whole life I have had hobbies. When I was younger they were called after-school activities, then by UWI days they were extra-curricular activities. Now I’m not in school but the hobbiness of my personality persists.
From time to time I meet people who don’t have hobbies and I feel a little sorry for them. Or those that don’t even see why anyone would want hobbies. Those people worry me. I find myself having to explain why I see hobbies as important in my life. Well in my far-ranging blog reading I came upon this article, 5 Reasons Why Hobbies are Important, that serves to answer the questions.
- They give your life meaning - Obviously I do support finding meaning in all of your life including the work you do. But a hobby is a good way to search for what it is you are passionate about.
- They energize your life - No matter how exhausting your hobby is, if you enjoy it enough you will find it in yourself to push through and do it anyway.
- A chance to switch off - This is a powerful one for me. No need to think about work or family or any other stresses while doing what you love. Of course if your hobby comes with stresses then maybe you need another hobby to keep your mind off the first.
- A way to express your talent - Especially if you don’t see yourself making a living from your particular talent, keeping it up as a hobby is a good way to maintain and develop that side of yourself.
- A way to have fun - If you’re not having fun doing your hobby then something has gone terribly wrong.
Now there are probably several other reasons but I think this list is a good start. I think having hobbies makes me a fuller, more-rounded person. I just wish I had time for all the hobbies I would like to have.
Right now I am feeling kindahot...
