Hobbies And Happiness

Written By Colēgia

Happiness has a deep correlation with our actions and this is especially true with how and where we spend our time. Hobbies are one of the primary means of this outside of school as they are devoted to either leisure or honing a skill. Today we want to delve into how these two are intertwined and why they matter.

Leisure Based Hobbies

Hobbies based on leisure are the cornerstone to our overall happiness. These provide a judgment-free area to express ourselves in a fun manner either with others or alone. Leisure activities that include others are great as they provide us a means of spending time with people we care about. This can help us foster a closer relationship with them along with enjoying their company. Sports along with video games are a common means of group activities as they are accessible to anyone. Leisure activities that shift the focus onto us are equally as important as they can be a much-needed form of decompression after a long day of school or work. Something as simple as listening to music or browsing videos can lower our stress and give us a newfound appreciation for something that we may ordinarily take for granted.

“Hobbies based on leisure are the cornerstone to our overall happiness.”

Skill Based Hobbies

Skill-based hobbies differ in that the focus on these is weighted more toward learning something along with enjoying it along the way. This can be a social skill such as dedicating time to being a better communicator or it could be a technical skill such as programming. There is a wide variety of skill-based hobbies available such as creative ones like art or writing. Each of these has its own merits and appeals to different types of people. These hobbies are good as they have practical value outside of the time spent on them. For example, time spent pursuing a hobby of programming is good as it can give you a headstart on the field and give you exposure to new techniques. This is good as it can tie into your education as well since it can help you understand new techniques at a fast rate. It can also translate into your career by showing companies that you have an active interest in your field. This is just one way that skill-based hobbies can provide value, and using your time wisely can help with this.

“Skill-based hobbies differ in that the focus on these is weighted more toward learning something along with enjoying it along the way.”

Putting Them Together

Both leisure-based hobbies and skill-based hobbies contribute to your overall happiness in a multitude of ways. Leisure hobbies let you be social and freely express yourself which can help you emotionally. Skill hobbies let you increase your technical prowess by seeing tangible improvement with what you are capable of. Using both of these effectively is good as we can't always be focused on practicality as it can devalue our emotional needs. These can give you a fun means of doing things in a safe setting while maintaining a growth-based mindset. How you look at these activities and which route you choose is ultimately up to you, but we believe a healthy mix can lead to a more well-rounded individual.

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