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Hobbies

Written by: Prasanna Dhungel - 28021, Grade VIII

Posted on: 09 June, 2023

Having a hobby that we are truly passionate about can be an important part of our lives. Hobbies are something we can never miss out on, it makes us productive as well as gives us a task to do in our leisure time. Many people can only have one hobby but having multiple hobbies would be better as you won’t be bored doing the same thing and you will also learn new skills that will be very helpful. Hobbies like cooking, exercising, playing sports, meditation and gardening are common between people. But there are tons of unique and exciting hobbies you can choose from as per your personal preference.

In the competitive world of the 21st century, we can hardly manage our time. In this world filled with problems, only our hobbies can relax our soul and entertain us. Hobbies may benefit us in several ways. They are physically, mentally, socially and it also helps us in self-improvement. With hobbies like martial arts, swimming and hiking, these hobbies keep us physically healthy, increasing your heart rate, muscles, lowering your blood pressure and making your bones strong. Separating time for hobbies like gardening, listening to music, photography can make our mental health strong as well as relaxed. They are a great way to boost your self esteem. Hobbies like watching movies, playing video games and travelling helps you improve your social skills and meet new people. Hobbies may also enhance your creativity further. Hobbies like decorating, writing fiction and knitting helps you be more creative. Hobbies further help you in self-improvement and let you become a good person overall. Instead of spending your time doing nothing, you can do something that is fun along with being productive too. In other words, without a hobby, your life becomes unhealthy, lacking any excitement or spar. Hobbies offer you a great opportunity to take a break and forget the worries of your life. They allow you to explore yourself and realise your potential in different areas.

Furthermore, Hobbies can also be a great source of income. For example, if you have a passion for art, you could sell it for some cash. If you have a skill that you can teach others, you could also open a coaching class for some money. Finally, hobbies make you more active and it exerts boredom from your life.