What is an hobby?

An activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.

Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects,

engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or
pursuing other amusements.
Here are some examples of
hobbies
Reading is enjoyed worldwide; it’s accessible due to the fact that it’s inexpensive (or free),
and it allows people to explore new and exciting worlds, and expand their knowledge.
 Music
Played, heard, and loved worldwide, music brings people together. Whether it’s listening at
home or taking in a concert, music can be enjoyed anywhere.
 Video Games
People of all ages can play video games; just make sure you get an age-appropriate game
that is suitable for you and enjoy! If you have trouble sleeping, playing video games can
help pass the time, especially at night where there isn’t much else you could do.
 Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts projects can be big or small, and the best part about it is that every day can
be filled with different artistic activities. Get your kids, parents, and siblings involved in the
fun and make it a family activity to remember.
 Cooking
All of this free time has given people patience to make mistakes in the kitchen without
feeling frustrated and giving up. Whether you follow recipes or wing it and make up your
own, cooking sure is a fun new hobby.
 Traveling
Whether it’s a trip across the ocean or exploring the next town over, traveling is an exciting hobby
virtually anyone can participate in. From the planning stage to the trip itself, traveling gives folks
something to look forward to, along with a brief escape from reality. Plus, the memories last a lifetime.
Hobbies help us grow Hobbies constantly push us
to learn something new. Some hobbies even
introduce techniques that we never thought we
could apply. The result? Self-improvement that
helps us grow in various ways.
• Hobbies allow us to beat boredom Hobbies fill our time and reduce our
chances of feeling bored or imprisoned. Whether we’re self-isolating or
working from home, we can count on our hobbies to help us stay sane.
And the good news is that there are plenty of home hobby ideas we can
pursue
 Here are some fun hobbies to try
• Blogging • Journaling
• Creative hobbies help you to use your
time for something positive. It’s easy to
idle away hours doing on social media
or TV, and more often than not, it
doesn’t make you feel good about
yourself. In fact, research has shown a
link between mental health difficulties
and excessive time on social media.
• Creative hobbies help to focus your mind by getting
you into a state of flow. This can get you out of your
head and away from any problems or difficult
thoughts that you might have. Creating something
and learning new skills can also boost your self-
esteem, as well as give your brain a healthy workout
– boosting your attention span, memory and problem-
solving skills.
Learning a new hobby doesn’t have to take a ton of time,
energy, or money, but doing so can yield some pretty
impressive results. By devoting just a few minutes a day
and setting a goal to learn something new, you may find
yourself becoming proficient in something you never
dreamed possible.

The hobby ideas list above is just a starting point to get

your self-improvement juices flowing. Soon enough,
you’ll not only have another skill in your toolbelt, but the
mental and physical health benefits will leave you
healthier, happier, and feeling more fulfilled.