5 Reasons Why Hobbies are Important

5 Reasons Why Hobbies are Important.

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I cannot stress this enough. Having a hobby is important to your happiness. Here are my five reasons why:

1) Give your life meaning.
In my experience a lot of people seem to lack meaning in their day jobs. Now I could go into how one should find meaning in your day job but one way to add a sense of meaning to your life is to have a meaningful hobby. This could involve doing charity work, helping to care for the elderly, volunteering at your local “soup kitchen” or helping out at your local animal sanctuary. Volunteering allows you to be human again rather than a cog in the machine.


2) Energizes your life.
If you find yourself falling through your front door after a hard day’s slog and slumping in front of the television you may be surprised to know that you do in fact have some hidden energy left. I found when I was doing a live show on community radio, even after a hard day at the office, I was able to find the energy to perform. The thought of doing the live show energized me. I got a “buzz” from doing it even though every other day of the week I would find myself not having the same energy. So if you think you are just too tired after work to do something with your spare time – if you find something you’re passionate about – you might be surprised by the energy you have.


3) A chance to switch off.
If I continue to use my radio show as an example – I never thought about my worries or work issues when I was doing the show. It was totally different from my day to day life and I just didn’t have time to dwell on my worries. When the on-air sign came on and I got my queue I had to do my segment, introduce the next song and generally try and be entertaining. Having a hobby that captures your imagination and all of your attention can be a welcome rest from all your worries. Try it and see.

4) A way to express your talent.
Are you keeping your talents hidden? Do the necessities of paying the bills force you to work in jobs where your talents are not fully expressed? Well if you are a budding artist, musician, author, actor or (ahem) radio presenter – a hobby can give you the forum to express your hidden talent or even discover a new one!

5) A way to have fun.
Having fun is important! Life is much too short to be serious all the time! Having fun can release tension and is a perfect way to counter stress. Having a hobby that is fun can make you feel alive again and remind you that you don’t always need to be productive to feel worthwhile. Doing the activity for the sake of doing it is enough! Get out there and have some fun…

Hobbies can allow you to be the person you were meant to be and give perspective to your life. It can remind you on a regular basis - life is not always about work. Find your passion and your hobby today and you will find happiness!

Good Luck,
Allen

5 Reasons Why Hobbies are Important

5 Reasons Why Hobbies are Important.

Photo By N. Ireland Wallpapers / Desktop Backgrounds


I cannot stress this enough. Having a hobby is important to your happiness. Here are my five reasons why:

1) Give your life meaning.
In my experience a lot of people seem to lack meaning in their day jobs. Now I could go into how one should find meaning in your day job but one way to add a sense of meaning to your life is to have a meaningful hobby. This could involve doing charity work, helping to care for the elderly, volunteering at your local “soup kitchen” or helping out at your local animal sanctuary. Volunteering allows you to be human again rather than a cog in the machine.


2) Energizes your life.
If you find yourself falling through your front door after a hard day’s slog and slumping in front of the television you may be surprised to know that you do in fact have some hidden energy left. I found when I was doing a live show on community radio, even after a hard day at the office, I was able to find the energy to perform. The thought of doing the live show energized me. I got a “buzz” from doing it even though every other day of the week I would find myself not having the same energy. So if you think you are just too tired after work to do something with your spare time – if you find something you’re passionate about – you might be surprised by the energy you have.


3) A chance to switch off.
If I continue to use my radio show as an example – I never thought about my worries or work issues when I was doing the show. It was totally different from my day to day life and I just didn’t have time to dwell on my worries. When the on-air sign came on and I got my queue I had to do my segment, introduce the next song and generally try and be entertaining. Having a hobby that captures your imagination and all of your attention can be a welcome rest from all your worries. Try it and see.

4) A way to express your talent.
Are you keeping your talents hidden? Do the necessities of paying the bills force you to work in jobs where your talents are not fully expressed? Well if you are a budding artist, musician, author, actor or (ahem) radio presenter – a hobby can give you the forum to express your hidden talent or even discover a new one!

5) A way to have fun.
Having fun is important! Life is much too short to be serious all the time! Having fun can release tension and is a perfect way to counter stress. Having a hobby that is fun can make you feel alive again and remind you that you don’t always need to be productive to feel worthwhile. Doing the activity for the sake of doing it is enough! Get out there and have some fun…

Hobbies can allow you to be the person you were meant to be and give perspective to your life. It can remind you on a regular basis - life is not always about work. Find your passion and your hobby today and you will find happiness!

Good Luck,
Allen

Calm Down and Save Lives - Drive Your Car Slower

This is a simple tip. If you drive your car slower you will feel calmer. Seriously! Try it and see! I know it sounds very obvious but then why are there so many people driving like maniacs? Why are there so many people stressed in traffic? If you are in a traffic Jam - just shrug your shoulders and learn how to go with the flow. You will get to your destination more relaxed and most importantly you will be ALIVE!

Speeding is dangerous for everyone, It just doesn't make any sense. SLOW DOWN - its the best thing you can do for everyone!

Calm Down and Save Lives - Drive Your Car Slower

This is a simple tip. If you drive your car slower you will feel calmer. Seriously! Try it and see! I know it sounds very obvious but then why are there so many people driving like maniacs? Why are there so many people stressed in traffic? If you are in a traffic Jam - just shrug your shoulders and learn how to go with the flow. You will get to your destination more relaxed and most importantly you will be ALIVE!

Speeding is dangerous for everyone, It just doesn't make any sense. SLOW DOWN - its the best thing you can do for everyone!

A very effective relaxation technique - Alternate Nostril Breathing

About ten years ago I went on a Yoga course at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School and was taught this relaxation technique.

I was a little skeptical at first but its a really effective way to calm frazzled nerves! I find it effective in that you are actually DOING something PHYSICAL rather than just some form of MENTAL relaxation. Meditation etc. can be very hard to do when you are feeling stressed and it is more something to do on a regular basis as a preventative measure against stress. I view Alternate Nostril Breathing as a first aid technique for a person who is ALREADY stressed. So look beyond the yogic mysticism and see a very effective relaxation technique.

This is what Holistic Online has to say about it:

If you don't do anything else, this is a simple yoga breathing exercise that can be done virtually anywhere, anyplace. You will be glad you did.!

With this exercise, we breathe through only one nostril at a time. The logic behind this exercise is that normal breathing does alternate from one nostril to the other at various times during the day.

Benefits

- The exercise produces optimum function to both sides of the brain: that is optimum creativity and optimum logical verbal activity. This also creates a more balanced person, since both halves of the brain are functioning property.

- The yogis consider this to be the best technique to calm the mind and the nervous system.

For details on how o do this exercise please visit HERE.

Good Luck!,
Allen

A very effective relaxation technique - Alternate Nostril Breathing

About ten years ago I went on a Yoga course at the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School and was taught this relaxation technique.

I was a little skeptical at first but its a really effective way to calm frazzled nerves! I find it effective in that you are actually DOING something PHYSICAL rather than just some form of MENTAL relaxation. Meditation etc. can be very hard to do when you are feeling stressed and it is more something to do on a regular basis as a preventative measure against stress. I view Alternate Nostril Breathing as a first aid technique for a person who is ALREADY stressed. So look beyond the yogic mysticism and see a very effective relaxation technique.

This is what Holistic Online has to say about it:

If you don't do anything else, this is a simple yoga breathing exercise that can be done virtually anywhere, anyplace. You will be glad you did.!

With this exercise, we breathe through only one nostril at a time. The logic behind this exercise is that normal breathing does alternate from one nostril to the other at various times during the day.

Benefits

- The exercise produces optimum function to both sides of the brain: that is optimum creativity and optimum logical verbal activity. This also creates a more balanced person, since both halves of the brain are functioning property.

- The yogis consider this to be the best technique to calm the mind and the nervous system.

For details on how o do this exercise please visit HERE.

Good Luck!,
Allen

Relax: Pretend You are on Vacation!

Without wishing to state the obvious, have you ever noticed how relaxed people are when they are on vacation! Have you noticed how they move and how they walk? They walk slowly. They amble along without a care in the world. People who are on vacation stroll leisurely along the beach in their shorts and flip flops, perhaps with a towel thrown over their shoulder.

Well, with this technique, it is all about how you walk. As you walk, imagine you are on vacation, slow down, stroll leisurely along as if you are at the beach. Imagine how you would feel if you were really chilled out and relaxed. Relax your shoulders and allow your limbs to go a little floppy. You can practice this while walking to the photocopier or on your breaks. Don't worry if it feels unnatural at first. Slowly but surely your body will get the idea and you will carry the feeling of relaxation into the rest of your daily activities.

Try it and see!

Allen

Relax: Pretend You are on Vacation!

Without wishing to state the obvious, have you ever noticed how relaxed people are when they are on vacation! Have you noticed how they move and how they walk? They walk slowly. They amble along without a care in the world. People who are on vacation stroll leisurely along the beach in their shorts and flip flops, perhaps with a towel thrown over their shoulder.

Well, with this technique, it is all about how you walk. As you walk, imagine you are on vacation, slow down, stroll leisurely along as if you are at the beach. Imagine how you would feel if you were really chilled out and relaxed. Relax your shoulders and allow your limbs to go a little floppy. You can practice this while walking to the photocopier or on your breaks. Don't worry if it feels unnatural at first. Slowly but surely your body will get the idea and you will carry the feeling of relaxation into the rest of your daily activities.

Try it and see!

Allen