“I'm so busy man, where do I find time for all these hobbies now.”
Whenever we are asked what are your hobbies and when do you practice them, most people give the same answer.
In today's busy life it has become difficult for people to keep their hobbies alive. People are so busy with their home and office work that they don't have time for anything else. Not even for your favorite activities. Apart from these tasks, even if we have some spare time, we waste it on social media.
We all know how precious every minute of the day is. Everything you do from the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to bed at night is connected to your life. But even knowing this, we waste our leisure time. Either we forget our hobbies or due to busy life we can't do it even if we want to.
American author Elizabeth Segeran has written a book, “The Rocket Years: How Your Twenties Launch the Rest of Your Life.” In he writes that hobbies play a more important role in our lives than we think. It gives us happiness, balance in life and helps in improving health.
so today relationship In ' we will talk about hobbies. We will also know how this hobby can bring positive change in our life.
What is a hobby? A hobby is a passion for something. This hobby can be anything, like reading books, cooking, drawing and doodling, photography or traveling to a new place. That is, the work, which we enjoy doing.
A hobby requires careful thought Bhopal psychologist Dr. Zafar Khan explains that mindful reflection means thinking about things that happened during the day. In this you have to think about three things – first, what went well, second, where improvements can be made and third, express gratitude for the good things.
Through this we can get to know ourselves, our feelings and thoughts intimately. When you know what work makes you happy, you can make it your hobby.
According to a study published in 'The Society of Behavioral Medicine' in 2015, people who keep their hobbies alive and participate in their favorite activities have less negative emotions and are less stressed. Studies have also found that when we pursue our hobbies, our mental health is better.
How to choose a hobby and how to start it
- Choosing any hobby is not a difficult task. It should be something you enjoy and do regularly.
- From sitting quietly for 15 minutes a day and observing nature closely to reading a book, you can turn many simple yet highly effective habits into hobbies.
- It's important to find an activity that you enjoy and that you don't have to force yourself to do.
- If you already have a hobby, like sketching, singing or something else, you can do it a little, but definitely make time.
Find out in the graphic below some of the activities that you can make your hobby-
Get into the habit of reading a book Read at least 5 pages of any book whenever you get free time during the day or before going to bed at night. You can read more if you feel like reading. This will make your life better. Reading 5 pages a day will increase your concentration, sleep better, feel peaceful and also increase your knowledge. Choose any book you like.
Make friends with nature If you like to be close to nature, make sure to make time for it. Spend some time with nature whenever you get time. By doing this you will feel relief from the tiredness of the day. Make it a habit to walk a few times in the evening or at night. The night breeze, beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere feel truly magical. It can help you achieve peace and sound sleep.
Diary writing is good for mental health Those who like to write can start writing a journal. Each day, write down three things that you are grateful for, or that make you feel good. Journaling has many benefits. Research shows that expressing gratitude can also help balance your negative emotions.
According to a study published in 'The Society of Behavioral Medicine', engaging in our favorite activities during leisure time keeps blood pressure under control. It can also reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) and help lower your body mass index. When you engage in new or challenging activities, it helps to increase IQ and make the mind more efficient.
Painting-doodling is a better option to get rid of bad habits Painting or doodling not only makes us feel good but can also help us get rid of some bad habits. Drawing, sketching and doodling requires concentration, patience and time. When we paint, we can avoid bad habits like unnecessary use of phone, wasting time watching reel, smoking.
Learn to play a musical instrument Playing musical instruments gives us both physical and mental benefits. A study found that playing the violin improves blood circulation. If you are interested in playing an instrument, now is the right time to learn.
According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, playing any musical instrument can be beneficial in reducing stress. Apart from this it has other advantages too. Such as reducing anxiety, improving communication skills and developing emotional intelligence.
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