“Hobbies are great distractions from the worries and troubles that plague daily living.” – Bill Malone
How can a good hobby improve your life?
When was the last time you had a great time doing something you really enjoy? Doing something you love is fun. A hobby will help you connect with like-minded people, minimize stress, and make you feel alive. You will use your time in a creative way and feel great after that.
Do not use lack of time as an excuse. You can easily free up at least two hours per day by turning off the TV or decreasing time spent on social networks. Find a hobby (or revive and engage in your old one) and join a group of like-minded people. It is more fun in a group. You can include your family members or friends; it will be even more enjoyable and it will improve your relationships.
5 things that will happen when you find a hobby
- You will meet like-minded people.
- You will use your time in a good way and become happy with your daily routine.
- You will minimize stress.
- You will wake up your creativity and learn a lot of new things along the way.
- The best and the most interesting part—you have no clue where your hobby will get you.
Try different things and find out what you like. Try some of the things below:
– Reading
– Learning foreign languages
– Playing an instrument
– Painting or drawing
– Writing or blogging
– Hiking
In the end:
When you immerse yourself in something you love, time doesn’t exist. Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Chiksentmihalyi defined it as “flow”—an entirely focused and highly productive state of mind. The more you do the things you love, this occurrence becomes something regular.
After the initial period, which always seems more challenging than it really is, you will realize that working on things you love is not a burden but a pleasure. Without whining, you will easily learn something new, complete your workout, play your favorite instrument for a couple of hours, or anything else. And best of all, you will feel great because you have used your time in the best possible way.
Don’t forget to get your free audiobook, as well as the accompanying checklists that will help you get going. Set your goals, fill in the checklists, and take the first step. If you need support or you just want to share your ideas with others, join the Long-Term Habits group. Everything is easier in a group of like-minded people.
Links:
- Free downloads: PDF and the audiobook Fulfilling Life: A matter of Personal Choice with all the accompanying checklists you need to get started
- Great Books for a Great Life – all the answers to your questions in one place
“In order to write about life, first you must live it.”– Ernest Hemingway