Title: Six Reasons to Get a Hobby | Psychology Today
Headings: Six Reasons to Get a Hobby
Jaime L. Kurtz Ph.D.
Six Reasons to Get a Hobby
You're really not too busy.

Content: As such, a blow to one aspect of your identity is less damaging. Simply put, your eggs aren't all in one basket. And the benefits can spill over into other aspects of your life. If you can designate an hour a day or even a few hours a week for something you feel truly inspired and enlivened by, don’t be surprised if some of that newfound zest carries over into your work and family life. So, what should you choose as your new hobby? Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to do, like learning to knit, garden or play the piano. Maybe there’s something you used to love that you’ve stopped doing. Perhaps you could reach out to a new organization: a community choir, softball team, or book club. If you’re feeling really open-minded, you could browse the local newspaper and pick something on a whim: “