Why is it so important to have hobbies and interests: even those who have hobbies don’t know about it

05.08.2024 20:33

Experts talk so much about diverse interests, hobbies and passions. It is believed that every adult should have them.

But a hobby not only allows you to spend time with interest, but even has a positive effect on your well-being.

What is the benefit of a hobby?

1. It has a positive effect on brain function, cognitive abilities, thinking and memory. In this regard, the best examples are learning foreign languages, playing musical instruments, and knitting.

2. Spending time on an interesting activity helps to combat the effects of stress, increases endurance, and concentration. Here, running, drawing, and other exciting activities bring maximum benefit

3. Hobbies improve your mood and protect you from emotional burnout that a person faces in everyday life.

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4. You can take control of seething emotions. Passionate natures are recommended to take up dancing, singing, music.

5. You can increase your self-esteem and self-confidence. But collecting stamps or postcards is not enough. You need to constantly improve your professionalism and hone your skills.

6. Hobbies also help to avoid loneliness, as they expand your social circle, helping you make new acquaintances – in real life or online.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor