What do your hobbies do for you?
Do you knit, run, read, eat, garden? Hobbies are activities that we do for the sheer pleasure of doing them. They help us take time for ourselves. Whether they are sports related or a more relaxing activity, a hobby is something to enjoy. In other words, when you have given them a bit of time, you feel recharged and happy–as opposed to guilty or tired.
Personally, I have more hobbies than I probably should. I love relaxing. I knit, paint, garden, cook, take long walks with my dog, read and write blogs. In fact, my hobbies help me channel a lot of creative energy. My husband on the other hand uses hobbies like obsessive video game playing to expel his stress. I’m not sure that it works though.
Moreover, not everybody nurtures hobbies. In fact, in many cultures hobbies can be viewed as lazy or a waste of time–something you do when you are children or you want to avoid ‘real’ work. What do you think? Are hobbies healthy or a waste of time? In this Huffington Post article, the author develops the idea that there are good and not so good hobbies.
Warm up
- Do a Mind Map of the different hobbies
- Scan the article for the different hobbies mentioned
The Article: Healthy Hobbies That Will Improve Your Life
Reading Comprehension Check
Test your understanding of the article Healthy Hobbies That Will Improve Your Life. Select the best answer for each question!
Discussion Questions
- What hobbies do you have?
- Out of the 11 hobbies listed in the article, which would you like to try?
- What is it about that activities that sparks your interest?
