The Benefits of Hobbies

What is a hobby?
1. Pastime
2. an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation
  1. basically, something you do that you enjoy
    1. on your own or in groups
3. can be almost anything
  1. golf
  2. stamp collecting
  3. fishing
many benefits
1. fun/enjoyable
2. fitness
3. social
4. confidence
enjoyable
1. hobbies are things that you enjoy
  1. you choose to do them so you must like it
2. make you feel good
  1. mental benefits
fitness
1. not all hobbies but a lot
2. esp. sports
  1. golf
  2. tennis
3. enjoyable and good for you
  1. hiking
  2. swimming
social
1. make life-long friends
  1. e.g my granny plays golf
2. meet new people
  1. people with same interests
    1. more chance of liking them
3. enjoy hobby with others instead of on your own
confidence
1. similar to social
2. talk to people about interests
  1. make friends
3. social anxiety
  1. meet people by taking part in a hobby
    1. make friends + feel better
overall
1. hobby is something you enjoy so you feel good doing it
2. many can keep you fit and healthy
3. you can make friends that will last a life time
4. more confident

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	Created by cian.buckley over 10 years ago