Yeah, I actually like all this stuff.
Definition of HOBBY : a pursuit outside one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation – Merriam-Webster Dictionary
“Books are not about passing time. They’re about other lives. Other worlds. Far from wanting time to pass, one just wishes one had more of it. If one wanted to pass the time one could go to New Zealand.” Alan Bennett
Your Hobbies Do Not Define You
But they do tell others a lot about what you think is important.
Your Hobbies Come at a Great Cost
Even more than money, consider the time that your hobbies take up. You can always earn more money, but once your time is spent you will never get it back. Choose wisely.
Your Hobbies May Change Over Time
There are some hobbies I had growing up that I just don’t spend time on anymore.
Playing in the dirt, for example. My ill-fated attempts at skateboarding. Playing Tennis. Throwing frogs and lizards at girls. (Not that I would mind going back to a few of those…)
The best part about hobbies, is that you can be terrible at them, and it’s ok. It’s all for fun. When it stops being fun, it is time to move on…
So enough about me, I want to hear from you: What are your hobbies? What do you wish you had more time for? What hobby did you have as a child that you would never consider doing today?
I still read comics. They update every week online. I probably spend ~1 hr/wk reading. I know it’s not a productive hobby, but I love the story of sacrifice.
I wish I had more time for yard saling. I love to barter, but never have enough opportunities
It is good to have hobbies just for unwinding – they allow the brain to rest and create new possibilities!
Before even reading the post, I have to say I’m a fan of the Wordle word cloud!
Things we have in common: PlayStation, sci-fi, Star Trek, video games, sarcasm, husband and several others!
I wish I had more time for video games but wish I spent more time coaching people.
Ellory – I thought the word cloud was the way to go – glad you like it!
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Lately, I’ve spent more time collecting games than actually playing them. But investing in others is far more rewarding!
Hi Jon. Writing this post was a great idea. There was a time that I felt guilty for having any hobby because it felt like it was taking me away from either family time or a chance to make a buck. Today, however, I enjoy tinkering in the garage or doing home improvement projects. No guilt included.
With balance and buy-in from the family, even pursuing solitary hobbies allow us to be at our best for others. All work and no play make Jack an uptight jerk.
For a while I spent a ton of time learning Spanish. My son came along, and that put a stop to that – plus I didn’t have anyone to practice with. Even though I would love to learn it, it just can’t be the top priority for me with everything else I have going on.
Tom, the difficult thing about a language is the pressure to improve your knowledge and become a better speaker as an end result. Some hobbies should be play just for the sake of play – the means are the end.
I enjoy and consider my personal growth, exercising, and writing hobbies. Each of those three things allows me to relax and move toward my dreams. Great thoughts!
I enjoy the working in the garden a hobby and used to enjoy woodworking. Now reading is a big hobby.