The Secret Benefits of Having a Hobby

Hobbies can be a great way to give yourself a break from your daily routine; they can become a way of getting in the zone of creative genius. Sometimes, you may take up a hobby with family and friends as a way of adding and building memories. More often, however, people like to start a hobby on their own. It gives them the opportunity to create, heal, and find the peace of mind needed to stay calm and all areas of life.

You may believe you don’t have time for a hobby. The truth is, you cannot afford not to have one. If you are stressed out at work or with your home life, taking on a hobby may help you survive and thrive. It helps you escape for a moment in time, helps you find solutions to questions, and allows you to feel the benefits of peace.

Of course, you don’t want to use a hobby to escape to the point of not dealing with your problems. You still need to handle your day-to-day situations when they arise. The hobby is supposed to enhance your life, not replace it.

How do you get started with a hobby? First, determine what hobbies you like. If you daydream about certain activities frequently, this is a good place to start. Think back to your childhood. What hobbies did you like to do then? Some that you liked may have been specifically for children, but you may be able to find adult versions of those hobbies.

Many hobbies will have support or interest groups that meet regularly. Although these groups may have been around for many years, these days they will probably have some internet presence and so should be easy to find. Search for the hobby and include the keyword “forum” or “group.”

Hobby stores still exist, although they are not as prevalent. However, you can find websites to these stores and reach out to them via email or phone. They don’t have to be near you, but it is better if they are. Ask a lot of questions and find out some of the people who may be involved in the hobby. Reach out to these people to find out how to get started.

There are no rules for hobbies. Any interests that you have could become a hobby. If it’s something you want to pursue, just be creative about how to get going. The internet has a wealth of information on most topics, and you may even find video tutorials about your hobby.

No rule says you can only take up one hobby. Start as many as you want. If you're like me, you may not have the time to do them all. But, trying different ones can help you find the ones that are right for you, brings you joy, and allows you to continue to learn and experience an Intentional Life.

Until next time...

Lisa

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