Why Having Multiple Interests is Good

Written By Colēgia

Many of us have things we genuinely enjoy doing since there is so much that life has to offer. Sometimes though we might be so invested in one thing that we forget that there are other things out there. Having multiple interests is a good thing for many reasons which is why today we want to talk about this.

Having Physical Hobbies

Having physical activities to take part in can give us a means of taking care of our health and bodies. These sorts of interests can be very diverse since they can range from team sports to individual-based exercises. Team sports are good because they give us an avenue of spending time with others and working with them on a closer level. They require a good amount of coordination in order to achieve success since there are many different moving parts. Communication is another area that can be built up during team sports since it's necessary to win and it can also strengthen the bond between players. Solitary physical activities such as weight lifting or walking can be therapeutic since it gives us time to ourselves. These are good when we need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life since it allows us to take care of our bodies.

“Having physical activities to take part in can give us a means of taking care of our health and bodies.”

Having Creative Hobbies

Creative interests are another good thing that we need to do. They give us the means to express ourselves in a manner that is constructive. Things such as freewriting for example let us put our thoughts down on paper in a way that lets us truly be ourselves. The same can be said for when we are working on an art piece. Art is an extension of who we are and the experiences we've been through and it's a key part of being able to relate with others. It's a gateway into someone's thoughts along with giving insight into what they've been through. We can also use it as an opportunity to discuss what we love about the creative side of things since everyone has a unique perspective on art.

“Creative interests are another good thing that we need to do.”

Why a Balance is Needed

Having a healthy balance between both physical and creative interests is a good thing. Having too much weight on one side doesn't give us the holistic sort of approach that we need to be a well-rounded individual. Physical activities allow us to take care of our bodies in a manner that is sustainable. Creative interests help us focus on expression which allows us to relate to other people. Multiple interests allows for a greater sense of self-understanding since both of these contribute to our development as individuals. Similar to adapting new perspectives, different interests is like this because it expands our world view. Before doing all these things it might be hard for us to relate since we simply don't have the experience with certain interests but being open minded and saying yes can expose us to new and enjoyable things.

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