Today life is fast paced, everyone is in a hurry. The advancements in technology have increased the pace of our lives immensely. Now a days we are never off work. Computers, mobiles and internet are keeping us connected to our work always. You may have to answer an email even at odd hours of the day. This uninterrupted cycle goes on for ever and in course of time the you get dull, stressed and often end up destroying your personal life.
Here is when the hobbies come to the rescue. By definition from wikipedia: "A hobby is a regular activity that is done for pleasure, typically during one's leisure time". The problem here is of the time factor, but hobbies do not demand your long hours. Giving even 30 minutes to your hobby can do miracles to your personal life.
I see hobby as a very personal thing. You do whatever you want without anybody's supervision or deadlines. Some people collect stamps, others collect coins and yet some other like gardening and yet other indulge in expensive hobbies like collecting antique. So it is just doing something that gives you a sense of satisfaction and happiness. Once you start doing what you like, there is no other feeling like that. You immediately feel relaxed and de-stressed. You admire your work hence building up your confidence and making you more positive.
I have a few hobbies which fluctuate a bit, but one of the hobbies that I admire the most is writing with a fountain pen and collecting fountain pens(Okay I admit I do not have very expensive pens though :)). I write a weekly journal and do writing for fun as well. Writing and admiring my collection relieves me of stress. I have been writing regularly from over a year now and I must admit that I am reconnected with myself now. My other hobbies include photography, reading and sometimes stargazing.
One thing is for sure, hobbies give you a necessary break from your daily routine. They refresh your mind and mood hence improving your performance. It is not difficult to spare few minutes just for yourself where in you can always admire your work without any critics.
Here is when the hobbies come to the rescue. By definition from wikipedia: "A hobby is a regular activity that is done for pleasure, typically during one's leisure time". The problem here is of the time factor, but hobbies do not demand your long hours. Giving even 30 minutes to your hobby can do miracles to your personal life.
I see hobby as a very personal thing. You do whatever you want without anybody's supervision or deadlines. Some people collect stamps, others collect coins and yet some other like gardening and yet other indulge in expensive hobbies like collecting antique. So it is just doing something that gives you a sense of satisfaction and happiness. Once you start doing what you like, there is no other feeling like that. You immediately feel relaxed and de-stressed. You admire your work hence building up your confidence and making you more positive.
I have a few hobbies which fluctuate a bit, but one of the hobbies that I admire the most is writing with a fountain pen and collecting fountain pens(Okay I admit I do not have very expensive pens though :)). I write a weekly journal and do writing for fun as well. Writing and admiring my collection relieves me of stress. I have been writing regularly from over a year now and I must admit that I am reconnected with myself now. My other hobbies include photography, reading and sometimes stargazing.
One thing is for sure, hobbies give you a necessary break from your daily routine. They refresh your mind and mood hence improving your performance. It is not difficult to spare few minutes just for yourself where in you can always admire your work without any critics.
