Embracing Hobbies

"Hobbies are the things that make life colorful, giving us joy, peace, and the freedom to explore our passions."

Ever feel like you're stuck in a routine—school, homework, sleep, and repeat? What if I told you there's a secret to breaking the cycle and making your days way more exciting? That secret is a hobby!

Hobbies aren't just a way to pass the time; they can help you relax, discover new talents, and even impress your friends with something totally unique! In this blog, we’re going to explore why every teen should have a hobby, how it can make life more fun, and some awesome ideas to get you started.

hobby

/ˈhɒbi/

noun

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Do you like to read to relax, or listen to song in your free time or maybe make a masterpiece? Well, these might be your hobbies.

If you ask me about hobbies, I’m all about variety! I love good novel, like listening melodies of my favourite songs, and being creative through blogging or making artwork. I enjoy learning how to code and exploring the digital world. And when I need a break from it all, you might find me going for a run in the morning.

Benefits of Having a Hobby

Hobby can be writing a blog, coding, sketching, collecting themed items, playing a sport or just relaxing. Having a hobby is crucial as it doesn’t help you get bored. Pursuing a hobby can help you improve your confidence level, boost your self-esteem, and improve your quality of life. Hobbies can tap your creative side as well! Hobbies can be a way to express your-self and challenge your-self in a healthy way.

A study published online Sept. 11, 2023, by Nature Medicine suggests that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more. Researchers combed through five large studies involving more than 93,000 people across 16 countries (including the United States, Japan, China, and a dozen European countries). Participants were all ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had longstanding mental or physical health conditions. They periodically answered questionnaires about their health and well-being, and were followed for four to eight years. Compared with people who didn't have hobbies, those who did reported better health, more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher life satisfaction. 

Hobby Recommendations

This proves that hobbies aren’t just fun—they can have a real impact on your well-being. So why wait? Dive into something that excites you and feel the difference for yourself!

Here are some hobby recommendations. Feel free to choose whatever fits your personality.

1. Art: If you like to play with colors, or want to show-off your creative side, go grab a pen/pencil whatever and paper, make a masterpiece.

2. Gardening: Do you love to connect with nature in some way or the other? Plant a tree today! It helps you express your gratitude towards nature plus you can help conserve our planet as well!

3. Learning to play an instrument:  I personally always wanted to pursuit this one, but never really got a chance, I feel that it’s just too cool to be able to make your own music. You can learn to play a piano, guitar, flute, etc.

4. Taking part in a sport: Sports is a great way to relax your mind and keep your body in shape. You may even make some friends if you go out to play any sport. You can play football, cricket, badminton, basketball, chess, tennis, etc.

5. Reading: Reading a good novel can boost your mood, and improve your vocabulary. Go to a library, grab a book and enjoy the feeling. You can experiment with different genres till you find one for you.

Conclusion

In conclusion, hobbies are a great way to relax, learn new things, and make life more enjoyable. Whether it’s reading, creating art, coding, or gardening, doing something you love can improve your mood and health. So, don’t be afraid to try new hobbies and find what makes you happy. There’s no right or wrong—just have fun and enjoy the journey!