Benefits of Taking up Hobbies (Speech)

   A very good morning to our beloved principal, teachers, honest and sincere judged panels and
my fellow friends. I am glad to be given this opportunity to participate in this public speaking
competition. The title of my speech is the benefits of taking up a hobby.

   First and foremost, we can gain knowledge through hobbies. As far as we can see, reading is
one of the hobbies that is acknowledged as the source of knowledge. We can get to
know information and sharpen our mind through reading. We can also know the latest issues
and news from all across the world so that we will not be called a frog underneath the coconut
shell.

   As time is gold, one can use his or her leisure time wisely by taking up hobbies. Hobbies can
help to keep us away from involving in non-beneficial activities like loitering with bad companies
and involving in juvenile delinquency. Hobbies are useful things that can keep our spare time
occupied.

    Apart from that, we can make friends through hobbies. We might get to know people from all
walks of life through hobbies like jogging, playing chess and many more. This further our
communication with people. Thus, we can get a lot of friends who will help us in rainy days. As
the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

   In addition to this, hobbies can be a relieve of stress. There are a lot of hobbies that can
reduce stress. Being a schoolchild is always defined as stressful life. So, we need a kind of
escapism from this stressful life.

   Next, hobbies can be a change of activities. You can do your hobbies instead of routine
activities. As the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. We should need a
break from our work. When we have numerous of hobbies, our mind will be relaxed. As the
saying goes, variety is the spice of life.

     Thank you for lending me your ears