"Let's talk about hobbies; a beautiful mess"
These are not only our hobbies but also some Leisure activities that we can enjoy in our spared time.To me its more like giving love to one's own self.
If you feel like you’re in a bit of a rut and you definitely don’t want to spend time watching yet another series, perhaps it’s time to find a new hobby?
It can be difficult to find new things that you could be passionate about, but don’t worry!
Find a new hobby - what do you like?
First things first – it’s maybe not the best idea to throw a dart at a random list of hobbies to choose one. Unless, of course, darts is your new hobby. Instead, try thinking about the kinds of things you like to do.
Are you the creative type or do you prefer being active? Do you want escapism or tangible gains? Narrowing down your wants may make it easier to choose an activity that’s suited to you.
Let's have a look on some new hobby ideas that might trigger your memory of childhood happiness-
1. Drawing
2. Painting
3. Scrapbooking
4. Crafting
5. Journaling
6. Reading
7. Writing
8. Blogging
9. Singing
10. Dancing
11. Photography
12. Videography
13. Playing an instrument
14. Calligraphy
15. Knitting
16. Sewing
17. Cooking
18. Gardening
19. Home decor
20. Collecting
21. Learning new languages
22. Running
23. Hiking
24. Yoga
25. Swimming
26. Pet care
27. Travelling
Having hobbies and leisure activities are truly important to the Elderly. Not only are hobbies fun, but they can refresh the mind and body; assist one in staying healthy, active and happy . It is a proven fact that spending time doing the things that we enjoy can help delay signs of aging and the pleasure in participating can lead to positive feelings that can help fight against some illnesses.
• Being active is great for the body in helping to Enhance the Immune System.
• Moving can assist in stretching muscles and in turn Improve flexibility
• Many hobbies will challenge your mental ability and enhance your problem solving skills. Most hobbies also offer mental stimulation in reference to completing the task.
• Most people pursue hobbies because they enjoy them, and many things that we enjoy doing help relieve stress in our lives. Some of these ideas may also help create a calm atmosphere to Reduce Stress.
• Some hobbies even involve other people which can create social opportunities and Improve self esteem!
• • Being more active during the day helps create a more restful and better quality sleep. Just be sure to do more active hobbies earlier in the day so you can be sure to have enough time to wind down before bed.
In an ideal world, we’d be able to have it all. Work. Family. Social life. Hobbies. But our reality doesn’t always play out that way. Work takes up the majority of our “work-life balance” equation. And what’s the first thing to go when we start feeling overworked? Our hobbies.
A growing body of research has found that spending time on hobbies not only makes us happier and more relaxed but also improves our workplace productivity, focus, and creativity.
The power of active leisure time: Why hobbies make you more creative, productive, and happier
In his book, Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, author Alex Pang describes example after example of famously productive people who took on difficult and meaningful hobbies during their downtime.
He calls this Deliberate Rest:
“Deliberate rest helps you recover from the stresses and exhaustion of the day, allows new experiences and lessons to settle in your memory, and gives your subconscious mind space to keep working.”
While binge-watching TV and other passive activities can increase stress, hobbies create eustress—the healthy kind of stress that keeps us excited about life.
Eustress can even counteract the kind of workday stress that leads to burnout. Those who get overwhelmed at work find a sense of control in their hobbies and downtime.
If that’s not enough to convince you to pick up your paintbrush or take the guitar that’s gathering dust off the wall there are plenty of other reasons to make time for your hobbies.
Mastering new skills (even non-work ones) makes you more confident at work
The skills you master during your downtime don’t just help with that hobby but also work their way into your workday. This is especially true if your hobby is a creative one.
As Faetano DiNardi writes in Harvard Business Review:
“When I face a tough challenge at work and feel stymied, I can start to question whether I’ll ever figure out a successful solution. It’s easy to lose creative confidence. But after an hour of shredding on the guitar, hitting notes perfectly, I’m feeling good. I can tell that my brain was craving that kind of satisfaction. And when I face that work project again, I bring the confidence with me.”
In fact, studies have even backed this claim up.
In one, researchers found that “creative activity while away from work may be a leisure activity that provides employees essential resources to perform at a high level.”
Even better, this doesn’t have to take up much time either. Another study found that just 45 minutes of making art can boost your confidence and ability to complete tasks.
Even a small amount of hobby time each day helps
Finally, remember that hobbies are supposed to be fun. These are the things we choose to spend our leisure time doing and they shouldn’t necessarily feel like just another task on your to-do list.
So while you should try and make time for them, remember that you don’t have to spend an hour a night on something to see these results.
As Phyllis Korkki writes in Quartz:
“Know that 20 minutes here and there add up. We can make it a priority to find time to devote to personally meaningful endeavors. And collectively, we can work toward building a culture that understands our creations are no less meaningful if they don’t pay the mortgage or the rent.”
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