Hobbies are much more than a side interest. Hobbies can be a fulfilling way to learn new things and bring joy into life. Taking time out of your day to destress and explore something new can be a great way to add positivity to your day. There are so many things to see and learn, and with a hobby you can achieve something you’ve always wanted to do.

Hobbies can be beneficial as a stress reliever. They can clean your mind and make you focus on the things you really enjoy. They can help you find the joy in little things.

Hobbies can also help you become more patient. Perfecting a skill takes time, whether it be cooking or writing. Learning a skill also comes with ups and downs and a hobby is a great way to learn how to handle problems and get through them. “I think a hobby is a way to stretch your skills on a certain thing,” said Carissa Medrano, “like if you do art it can be a way to calm yourself down. You can calm yourself before a stressful thing.”

Hobbies can widen your knowledge and teach you something new. It may be something about yourself, about a certain subject, or about the world. It can help you see the world in a different point of view.

Some examples of great hobbies are cooking, watching documentaries, reading, and gardening. There are thousands of other hobbies that can bring joy into your life.

Geetu Kharbanda said, “I think that everyone should have a hobby because you’ll never get bored.”